Arapahoe County Map, Colorado
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Arapahoe County, Colorado
Arapahoe County stretches from the Denver metro area out to the eastern plains. It’s long and narrow, covering both city and country. The county’s been around since Colorado was just a territory. It’s named after the Arapaho tribe who used to live in the area.
The western part is pretty urban, with places like Aurora and Littleton. As you head east, it turns into farms and open space. Cherry Creek runs through the county, popular for its trail and state park.
Centennial Airport is here, busy with private planes and business jets. The county is growing fast, especially on the edges of the metro area. You’ll find everything from high-tech jobs to rodeos. There’s a strong sense of community and people here enjoy the best of both city and country living.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Arapahoe County |
| County Seat | Littleton |
| Population | Approximately 655,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Aurora, Centennial, Englewood, Littleton, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village |
| Interstates and Highways | I-25, I-70, I-225, US 85, US 287 |
| FIPS Code | 08-005 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 805 square miles (Land: 804 sq mi, Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Denver County (Northwest), Adams County (North), Washington County (East), Lincoln County (Southeast), Elbert County (South), Douglas County (Southwest), Jefferson County (West) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time (MST) |
| State | Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39.6208° N, 104.1796° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Arapaho people, a Native American tribe |
| Major Landmarks | Cherry Creek State Park, Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, South Platte River |
| Website | Arapahoe County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Arapahoe County Topographic Map
Arapahoe County stretches from urban plains in the west to rural high plains in the east. The county gently slopes upward from east to west. Our zoom tool highlights these subtle elevation changes across the county.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Arapahoe County Satellite Map
Our satellite imagery reveals the contrast between urban development in the west and rural landscapes in the east. Reservoirs appear as blue scattered across the county.
OUTLINE MAP
Arapahoe County Blank Map
Our outline map of Arapahoe County stretches from Denver eastward into the plains with mostly straight-line borders. It sits just south of Denver County and is elongated horizontally.
Neighboring Counties
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