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Portland.

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

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

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Portland, Colorado, a census-designated place in Ouray County, between Ridgway and Ouray.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Portland, Colorado, a census-designated place in Ouray County, between Ridgway and Ouray.

Photo & credit
THE SETTINGSedimentary Mid-Elevation Forests
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYOuray County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Portland on the map

THE PORTLAND LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Sedimentary Mid-Elevation Forests setting.

Portland CDP has 3.2 square miles of land in Ouray County. Its Census reference point is in Sedimentary Mid-Elevation 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

Portland and Ouray County

Portland 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

Portland by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Portland, 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, Portland CDP has 3.7 times the land area of nearby Ouray city (0.86 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Portland land.

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

01

Separate Portland’s place name from its government

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

02

Read the Sedimentary Mid-Elevation Forests setting

Sedimentary Mid-Elevation 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 Ouray

Ouray is 4.4 miles south of the Portland 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.

Portland 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 PORTLAND

USGS National Map

Begin at 38.0892° N, 107.6952° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Portland ↗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

Portland 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

Sedimentary Mid-Elevation 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 Portland.

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

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Portland in context

NSEWOuray · 4.4 miles1Ridgway · 5.7 miles2Loghill Village · 8.8 miles3Telluride · 12.3 miles4Mountain Village · 14 miles5Colona · 17.1 miles6OUTER RING: 17.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Ouray4.4 mi · city
  2. 2
    Ridgway5.7 mi · town
  3. 3
    Loghill Village8.8 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Telluride12.3 mi · town
  5. 5
    Mountain Village14 mi · town
  6. 6
    Colona17.1 mi · census-designated place
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 Portland
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 Portland?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Ouray County. Portland’s 3.2 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Portland property in Sedimentary Mid-Elevation Forests?+

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

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

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 Portland.
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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