Battlement Mesa, Colorado facts for kids
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Battlement Mesa, Colorado
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The Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse in 2021
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Location of the Battlement Mesa CDP in Garfield County, Colorado.
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 Battlement Mesa, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Garfield County |
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| • Type | unincorporated town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.684 sq mi (30.261 km2) |
| • Land | 11.459 sq mi (29.678 km2) |
| • Water | 0.225 sq mi (0.583 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,876 ft (1,791 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,438 |
| • Density | 465.43/sq mi (179.703/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81635 and 81636
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature | 2407805 |
Battlement Mesa is a special kind of community in Garfield County, Colorado, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
The town has its own post office with ZIP Codes 81635 and 81636. In 2020, about 5,438 people lived here. A group called the Battlement Mesa Metropolitan District helps run the community and provides services.
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Exploring Battlement Mesa
Battlement Mesa is a planned community. It has many neighborhoods built in the late 1900s. It's a popular place for families and people who are retired.
The community sits on the side of a hill. This hill is on the south side of the Colorado River. Across the river is the older town of Parachute. People often call these two places together "Parachute-Battlement Mesa." The town gets its name from Battlement Mesa. This is a tall, flat-topped mountain about 11,000 feet (3,353 meters) high. It sits just south of the town.
A Look Back: Battlement Mesa's Past
The community of Battlement Mesa was first built by an oil company. They wanted homes for their workers. This was because they thought oil prices would stay high. When oil prices dropped, the company had many empty houses. So, they started selling them to people who were retired. They worked with a real estate company to do this.
The Historic Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse
The Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse is a very old building. It is located at 7201 300 Road. This schoolhouse is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The back part of the building was built in 1897. The stone for it came from a local quarry. A quarry is a place where stone is dug out of the ground. The front part was added in 1907. It also used stone from the same quarry.
By the late 1940s, the building was no longer used as a school. But it was still used for community meetings and events. Over time, fewer people lived in the area. The schoolhouse was not used and became damaged. In 2003, a special fund helped restore the building. This means it was fixed up and made new again.
Where is Battlement Mesa?
Battlement Mesa is located in Garfield County. It is on the south side of the Colorado River. To the northwest, across the river, is the town of Parachute.
Interstate 70 is a major highway that goes through Parachute. You can get to Battlement Mesa from Exit 75 on I-70. If you go east on I-70 for about 42 miles (68 km), you will reach Glenwood Springs. This is the main town in Garfield County. If you go southwest for about 45 miles (72 km), you will get to Grand Junction. Denver is about 200 miles (322 km) east on I-70.
The total area of Battlement Mesa is about 11.69 square miles (30.261 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.22 square miles (0.583 square kilometers), is water.
Battlement Mesa's Weather
Battlement Mesa has a climate with big changes in temperature during the year. Summers are warm to hot. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate.
| Climate data for Battlement Mesa, Colorado | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 3 (37) |
8 (46) |
13 (56) |
18 (65) |
24 (75) |
30 (86) |
34 (93) |
32 (90) |
27 (81) |
20 (68) |
12 (53) |
4 (39) |
19 (66) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −11 (12) |
−8 (18) |
−3 (26) |
1 (33) |
4 (40) |
9 (48) |
13 (55) |
12 (53) |
7 (44) |
0 (32) |
−5 (23) |
−11 (13) |
1 (33) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 28 (1.1) |
25 (1) |
33 (1.3) |
28 (1.1) |
36 (1.4) |
20 (0.8) |
23 (0.9) |
28 (1.1) |
36 (1.4) |
33 (1.3) |
30 (1.2) |
28 (1.1) |
340 (13.5) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Battlement Mesa has grown over the years.
| Battlement Mesa CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1990 | 1,477 | — |
| 2000 | 3,497 | +136.8% |
| 2010 | 4,471 | +27.9% |
| 2020 | 5,438 | +21.6% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
The United States Census Bureau first counted Battlement Mesa as a CDP for the 1990 United States Census.
Images for kids
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The Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse in 1981, before it was restored.
See also
In Spanish: Battlement Mesa (Colorado) para niños
