Mancos, town in Montezuma County, Colorado, United States
Mancos is a small town in Montezuma County, Colorado, situated in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The settlement is surrounded by high terrain and features a typical American village layout with local shops and residential buildings spanning different eras.
The town was established in the late 1800s and developed initially as a supply point for mining and agricultural activities in the region. Its founding was closely tied to the extraction of natural resources in the surrounding area.
The town is easily accessed via the adjacent highway and offers local conveniences such as small shops and services. Visitors should note that the area is remote, so it is wise to stock up on supplies before longer excursions.
The village sits near important archaeological sites and is often used by visitors exploring ancient Mesa Verde and other ruins in the region. This geographic proximity to prehistoric cultures makes it a subtle anchor for historical exploration.
Location: Montezuma County
Inception: 1894
Elevation above the sea: 2,142 m
Website: http://mancoscolorado.com
GPS coordinates: 37.34528,-108.29222
Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:56
Mancos State Park
6.4 kmMesa Verde Wilderness
12 kmMenefee Mountain
4.4 km
Wrightsman House
183 m
Mancos Theatre
235 m
Bauer Bank Block
267 m
Mancos High School
31 m
Knife Edge Trail
13.1 kmPrater Ridge Trail
13.8 kmPoint Lookout Trail
11.9 km
Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center
10.3 km
Montezuma Valley Overlook
14.3 kmFlint Rock Point
3.7 kmEast Canyon
12.3 kmEast Rim
12.2 kmJackson Gulch Reservoir
6.8 kmMancos Valley Overlook
11.4 km
Mesa Verde National Park Entrance Station
11 kmBox Canyon
13.2 kmWhites Mesa Lookout
14 kmThe Knife Edge
13.9 kmMancos Opera House
181 mMesa Verde Amphitheater
12 kmThe Ancient Ones
10.3 kmMancos Overlook
11.4 kmScenic viewpoint
11.3 kmPoint Lookout
11.7 kmScenic viewpoint
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