Cities of Colorado
Colorado sits in the western interior of the United States and is famous for the Rocky Mountains, which split the state in two. The east is flat prairie, the west is full of high peaks. The capital is Denver, which is also the largest city. In this map you fly across Colorado and learn to place its cities in the right spot.
You will meet real cities like Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins and Boulder, all lying along the eastern edge of the mountains. The most famous feature is Mount Elbert, the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains, alongside well-known summits such as Pikes Peak and Longs Peak. Rivers like the South Platte and the Gunnison begin high in the mountains.
Hop in the helicopter and find all the cities of Colorado at your own pace — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to learn the map of this mountain state.
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What is the capital of Colorado?
The capital of Colorado is Denver, located on the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains. Denver is nicknamed the 'Mile High City' because it sits exactly one mile above sea level. Denver is also the largest city in Colorado.
What is the largest city in Colorado?
Denver is the largest city in Colorado and also the capital. It lies at the foot of the mountains, a mile above sea level. After it come Colorado Springs, which lies farther south near Pikes Peak, and Aurora, a large suburb right next to Denver.
What is the highest mountain in Colorado?
Mount Elbert is the highest mountain in Colorado and in the whole Rocky Mountains, rising over 4,400 meters. Colorado has dozens of peaks above 4,000 meters, including famous summits like Pikes Peak and Longs Peak. The west of the state is very mountainous.
What is the best way to learn the cities of Colorado?
The best way to learn the cities of Colorado is by playing on the Toponauts map. You fly a helicopter over the mountain state and place cities like Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder and Fort Collins in the right spot yourself. It is free and lets you practice at your own pace.