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Rangely.

Its Census reference point is in Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins, within Colorado Plateaus. Dinosaur lies about 15.8 miles northwest of Rangely by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Rangely, Colorado
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Rangely, Colorado · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Rangely, Colorado from above

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THE SETTINGShale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYRio Blanco County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Rangely on the map

THE RANGELY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins setting.

Rangely town has 4.38 square miles of land in Rio Blanco County. Its Census reference point is in Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins, within Colorado Plateaus.

Layered sedimentary rock forms mesas, benches, cliffs and deeply cut canyons. Pinyon-juniper woodland, oak and drier basin vegetation vary with elevation and the plateau's strongly contrasting terrain.

Regional context: Colorado Plateaus ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Rangely and Rio Blanco County

Rangely is associated with Rio Blanco 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.

Rio Blanco County

Rangely by land and water

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

For scale, Rangely town has 4.7 times the land area of nearby Dinosaur town (0.93 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Rangely 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 Rangely

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

02

Read the Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins setting

Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins belongs to Colorado Plateaus. Is the parcel on a mesa top, bench or canyon side, and does the access route cross a major elevation break?

03

Check the route, beyond Dinosaur

Dinosaur is 15.8 miles northwest of the Rangely 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.

Rangely 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 RANGELY

USGS National Map

Begin at 40.0870° N, 108.7833° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Rangely ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Town Of Rangely

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 Town Of Rangely ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Rio Blanco

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 Rio Blanco ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Rangely data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins

Explore the agency mapping behind the Colorado Plateaus 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 Rangely.

Dinosaur lies about 15.8 miles northwest of Rangely by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Rangely in context

NSEWDinosaur · 15.8 miles1Meeker · 47.1 miles2Maybell · 47.2 miles3Parachute · 58.8 miles4Battlement Mesa · 60.3 miles5Loma · 60.8 miles6OUTER RING: 60.8 MILES
  1. 1
    Dinosaur15.8 mi · town
  2. 2
    Meeker47.1 mi · town
  3. 3
    Maybell47.2 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Parachute58.8 mi · town
  5. 5
    Battlement Mesa60.3 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Loma60.8 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 Rangely
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 Rangely?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Rio Blanco County. Rangely’s 4.38 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Rangely property in Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins?+

No. Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Rangely 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 Dinosaur as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 15.8 miles northwest of Rangely’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 Rangely?+

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 Rangely.
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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