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Cotopaxi.

Its Census reference point is in Foothill Shrublands, within Southern Rockies. Coaldale lies about 7 miles west of Cotopaxi by reference-point distance.

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Day 38 – Westciffe to Salida — Cotopaxi, Colorado
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Day 38 – Westciffe to Salida — Cotopaxi, Colorado

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Arkansas River - Cotopaxi, Colorado.jpg

LeeAnne Adams from Washington, DC · Last Sight of Arkansas River - Cotopaxi, Colorado

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THE SETTINGFoothill Shrublands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYFremont County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Cotopaxi on the map

THE COTOPAXI LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Foothill Shrublands setting.

Cotopaxi CDP has 0.29 square miles of land in Fremont County. Its Census reference point is in Foothill Shrublands, within Southern Rockies.

Steep mountains rise through distinct vegetation bands, from lower grass and shrub country to conifers and alpine terrain. Elevation is a defining difference across Southern Rocky Mountain landscapes.

Regional context: Southern Rockies ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Cotopaxi and Fremont County

Cotopaxi is associated with Fremont County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Fremont County

Cotopaxi by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Cotopaxi, or 0% of its total area. That share is close to Fremont County’s 0.1%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Cotopaxi CDP has 0.9% of the land area of nearby Coaldale CDP (31 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Cotopaxi land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Cotopaxi’s place name from its government

Cotopaxi is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Cotopaxi address as city approval. Fremont County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Foothill Shrublands setting

Foothill Shrublands belongs to Southern Rockies. How do elevation, slope and the documented road approach affect the specific part of the tract being offered?

03

Check the route, beyond Coaldale

Coaldale is 7 miles west of the Cotopaxi reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Cotopaxi resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON COTOPAXI

USGS National Map

Begin at 38.3728° N, 105.6855° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Cotopaxi ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Fremont

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Fremont ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Cotopaxi data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Foothill Shrublands

Explore the agency mapping behind the Southern Rockies context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Colorado landowner resources

Colorado well-permit search

DWR search for permits and associated scanned well documents.

Colorado groundwater context

Geological Survey information about the state’s aquifers and groundwater settings.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Cotopaxi.

Coaldale lies about 7 miles west of Cotopaxi by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Cotopaxi in context

NSEWCoaldale · 7 miles1Howard · 8.9 miles2Salida · 20.1 miles3Westcliffe · 20.4 miles4Smeltertown · 21.4 miles5Silver Cliff · 22.9 miles6OUTER RING: 22.9 MILES
  1. 1
    Coaldale7 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Howard8.9 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Salida20.1 mi · city
  4. 4
    Westcliffe20.4 mi · town
  5. 5
    Smeltertown21.4 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Silver Cliff22.9 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Colorado; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Cotopaxi
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Cotopaxi?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Fremont County. Cotopaxi’s 0.29 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Cotopaxi property in Foothill Shrublands?+

No. Foothill Shrublands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Cotopaxi boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Coaldale as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 7 miles west of Cotopaxi’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Cotopaxi?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Cotopaxi.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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