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Burns, Colorado
The post office in Burns.
The post office in Burns.
Burns, Colorado is located in Colorado
Burns, Colorado
Burns, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Burns, Colorado is located in the United States
Burns, Colorado
Burns, Colorado
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  State of Colorado
County Eagle County
Elevation
6,496 ft (1,980 m)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
Zip code
80426

Burns is a small, quiet place in northern Eagle County, Colorado, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a town or city.

Exploring Burns: A Remote Colorado Community

Burns is located along the Colorado River. This area is quite remote, meaning it's far from big cities. It lies southwest of a town called Kremmling.

Getting to Burns: Roads and Rivers

To reach Burns, you need to travel on dirt and gravel roads. These roads connect to State Highway 131 and Interstate 70. The community sits in a dry creek bed, also known as an arroyo, right by the river. The Union Pacific Railroad also runs through this area. You can see beautiful sandstone canyons all around.

What You'll Find in Burns

Burns is a very small community. It has a U.S. Post Office where people get their mail. The postal code for Burns is 80426. There is also a church in the area. The main way people make a living here is through raising livestock, like cattle, on ranches.

The Story of Burns: A Look at Its Past

Burns got its name from a man named Jack Burns. He was a trapper who built a cabin in this area a long time ago.

When Burns Got Its Post Office

The Post Office in Burns first opened its doors on May 14, 1895. This was an important step for the community, making it easier for people to send and receive letters.

Where in the World is Burns? Geography Facts

Burns is located at specific geographic coordinates: 39 degrees, 52 minutes, 24 seconds North latitude and 106 degrees, 52 minutes, 55 seconds West longitude. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

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