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Denver

Denver is characterized by its diverse topography that combines both high plains and mountain ranges. The city itself sits at an elevation of 5,280 feet (1,609 meters), marking it as the "Mile High City." To the east, the landscape transitions into the High Plains, which extend toward the Kansas border, featuring relatively flat terrain. However, moving westward, the topography rises sharply as the majestic Rocky Mountains come into view, with peaks like Mount Evans and Pikes Peak reaching heights exceeding 14,000 feet (4,267 meters). This dramatic elevation change creates a striking backdrop and a unique recreational environment, providing opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and mountain biking​. The variation in terrain also contributes to the area's complex weather patterns and ecological diversity, making Denver a captivating destination for both residents and visitors.

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Name: Denver topographic map, elevation, terrain.

Location: Denver, Colorado, United States (39.61430 -105.10988 39.91421 -104.59970)

Average elevation: 5,525 ft

Minimum elevation: 4,970 ft

Maximum elevation: 7,864 ft

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United States > Colorado > Jefferson County

Evergreen sits at an elevation of 7,220 feet (2,200 m) in the Rocky Mountains, 19 miles west of Denver, Colorado. Its addresses are oriented according to the Street_system_of_Denver.

Average elevation: 7,575 ft

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United States > Colorado > Larimer County

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Average elevation: 8,343 ft

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United States > Colorado > Douglas County

Average elevation: 5,659 ft

Poncha Springs

United States > Colorado > Chaffee County

Average elevation: 7,890 ft

Mount Jackson

United States > Colorado > Eagle County

Average elevation: 12,218 ft

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United States > Colorado > Summit County

Average elevation: 11,814 ft

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United States > Colorado > Park County

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United States > Colorado > La Plata County

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United States > Colorado > La Plata County

Average elevation: 12,762 ft

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United States > Colorado > La Plata County

Average elevation: 12,549 ft

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United States > Colorado > La Plata County

Average elevation: 12,497 ft

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United States > Colorado > Alamosa County

Average elevation: 12,621 ft

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United States > Colorado > Alamosa County

Average elevation: 12,598 ft

Humboldt Peak

United States > Colorado > Custer County

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Average elevation: 12,264 ft

Challenger Point

United States > Colorado > Saguache County

Average elevation: 12,405 ft

Pyramid Peak

United States > Colorado > Pitkin County

Average elevation: 11,893 ft

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United States > Colorado > Pitkin County

Average elevation: 12,008 ft

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United States > Colorado > Pitkin County

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Average elevation: 12,825 ft

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United States > Colorado > Clear Creek County

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United States > Colorado > Summit County

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Average elevation: 12,575 ft

Mount Lincoln

United States > Colorado > Park County

Average elevation: 12,871 ft

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United States > Colorado > Clear Creek County

Average elevation: 12,867 ft

Mount Oxford

United States > Colorado > Chaffee County

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Mount Yale

United States > Colorado > Chaffee County

Average elevation: 12,710 ft

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United States > Colorado > Ouray County

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Mount Harvard

United States > Colorado > Chaffee County

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Average elevation: 12,913 ft

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United States > Colorado > Jefferson County

Average elevation: 8,442 ft

Cathedral Peak

United States > Colorado > Pitkin County

Average elevation: 12,516 ft

Lakewood

United States > Colorado > Jefferson County > Lakewood

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Average elevation: 5,633 ft

Candelas

United States > Colorado > Jefferson County > Arvada

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United States > Colorado > Gunnison County

Average elevation: 11,076 ft

Nathrop

United States > Colorado > Chaffee County

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United States > Colorado > Mesa County > Grand Junction

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United States > Colorado > Las Animas County

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United States > Colorado > El Paso County

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United States > Colorado > Grand County

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United States > Colorado > Kiowa County

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United States > Colorado > Clear Creek County

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United States > Colorado > Gilpin County

Average elevation: 9,442 ft

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United States > Colorado > Summit County

Average elevation: 12,011 ft

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United States > Colorado > Pitkin County

Average elevation: 12,536 ft

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United States > Colorado > Las Animas County

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United States > Colorado > Clear Creek County

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Average elevation: 11,939 ft

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United States > Colorado > Delta County

Average elevation: 10,617 ft

Parshall

United States > Colorado > Grand County

Average elevation: 7,831 ft

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United States > Colorado > Boulder County > Niwot

Average elevation: 5,135 ft

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United States > Colorado > Larimer County

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United States > Colorado > Fremont County

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Gardner

United States > Colorado > Huerfano County

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United States > Colorado > Jefferson County

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United States > Colorado > Chaffee County

Average elevation: 11,161 ft

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United States > Colorado > Clear Creek County

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United States > Colorado > Montrose County

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United States > Colorado > Lake County

Average elevation: 12,516 ft

Valdez

United States > Colorado > Las Animas County

Average elevation: 6,647 ft

Salina

United States > Colorado > Boulder County

Average elevation: 7,218 ft

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United States > Colorado > Ouray County

Average elevation: 8,130 ft

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United States > Colorado > Jefferson County

Average elevation: 8,445 ft

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United States > Colorado > Larimer County

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United States > Colorado > Washington County

Average elevation: 4,482 ft

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United States > Colorado > Rio Grande County

Average elevation: 11,053 ft

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United States > Colorado > San Juan County

Average elevation: 12,507 ft

Conifer

United States > Colorado > Jefferson County

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Average elevation: 8,442 ft

Mount Alice

United States > Colorado > Boulder County

Average elevation: 12,014 ft

Boncarbo

United States > Colorado > Las Animas County

Average elevation: 7,077 ft

Highlands Ranch

United States > Colorado > Douglas County

Average elevation: 5,768 ft

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United States > Colorado > Clear Creek County

Average elevation: 10,564 ft

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