Fort Lyon
A community guide to Fort Lyon in Colorado, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- Colorado
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 38.0922, -103.1522
Community and amenities
Fort Lyon offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Colorado: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Fort Lyon's residents. Visitors passing through Fort Lyon encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Climate
The climate at Fort Lyon is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 38.09 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Fort Lyon experience. Visitors planning a trip to Fort Lyon should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Geography and location
Fort Lyon sits at approximate coordinates 38.0922 latitude and -103.1522 longitude within Colorado. The terrain and natural features around Fort Lyon reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Colorado road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Overview
Fort Lyon is a populated place in Colorado, the United States. The community is recognised as a populated place where census-style population data is not available but with an established presence in Colorado. Its position within the broader regional network gives Fort Lyon a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.