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Ouray.

Its Census reference point is in Sedimentary Subalpine Forests, within Southern Rockies. Portland lies about 4.4 miles north of Ouray by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Ouray, Colorado looking north from Highway 550
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Ouray, Colorado looking north from Highway 550

Photo & credit
THE SETTINGSedimentary Subalpine Forests
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYOuray County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Ouray on the map

THE OURAY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Sedimentary Subalpine Forests setting.

Ouray city has 0.86 square miles of land in Ouray County. Its Census reference point is in Sedimentary Subalpine Forests, 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

Ouray and Ouray County

Ouray is associated with Ouray 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.

Ouray County

Ouray by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Ouray, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.3 percentage points lower than the 0.3% recorded for Ouray County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Ouray city has 27% of the land area of nearby Portland CDP (3.2 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Ouray land.

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

01

Locate the parcel within Ouray

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Ouray. Check the Ouray County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Sedimentary Subalpine Forests setting

Sedimentary Subalpine Forests 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 Portland

Portland is 4.4 miles north of the Ouray 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.

Ouray 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 OURAY

USGS National Map

Begin at 38.0275° N, 107.6733° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Ouray ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Ouray

Use this municipal 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 City Of Ouray ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Ouray

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 Ouray ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Ouray data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Sedimentary Subalpine Forests

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 Ouray.

Portland lies about 4.4 miles north of Ouray by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Ouray in context

NSEWPortland · 4.4 miles1Telluride · 9.9 miles2Ridgway · 10 miles3Mountain Village · 12 miles4Loghill Village · 13.1 miles5Ophir · 14.6 miles6OUTER RING: 14.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Portland4.4 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Telluride9.9 mi · town
  3. 3
    Ridgway10 mi · town
  4. 4
    Mountain Village12 mi · town
  5. 5
    Loghill Village13.1 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Ophir14.6 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 Ouray
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 Ouray?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Ouray County. Ouray’s 0.86 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Ouray property in Sedimentary Subalpine Forests?+

No. Sedimentary Subalpine Forests is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Ouray 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 Portland as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.4 miles north of Ouray’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 Ouray?+

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 Ouray.
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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