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Look for Great Deals and Coupons **** Footsteps of history **** Community Mottos & Nicknames **** Choose a new Community in Colorado **** Choose a new State **** Washington D.C. Our Nation's Capital **** **** **** **** **** **** **** Pagosa Springs, CO Self Storage	Welcome to Key to the City's page for South Fork Rio Grande County, Colorado Zip Code The Colorado state capital is Denver. What would you like to know about South Fork Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate Geography History & History-related items City Attractions South Fork Government South Fork Chamber of Commerce. South Fork Organizations, Churches, and Sports. South Fork Libraries. South Fork Schools. Zip Codes 81154 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of South Fork is approximately 670 (2000). The amount of land area in South Fork is 2.212 sq. kilometers. The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers. The distance from South Fork to Washington DC is 1682 miles. The distance to the Colorado state capital is 172 miles. (as the crow flies) South Fork is positioned 37.63 degrees north of the equator and 106.61 degrees west of the prime meridian. South Fork elevation is 8,480 feet above sea level. The elevation at Wolf Creek Pass Summit is 10,857 feet above sea level. South Fork miscellany. Return to Index Location South Fork location: in southwest Colorado where the Rio Grande River joins with its' South Fork, on the western side of San Luis Valley where the Rio Grande emerges from the San Juan Mountains. Nearby communities include: Willow Park, Alpine Village and Masonic Park. Here is a map page for South Fork. Return to Index Geography The geography for South Fork is mountain and valley, South Fork is at the boundary where the wide, flat plain of the San Luis Valley juts into the San Juan Mountains Return to Index Climate & Weather The weather in South Fork is seasonal. There are over 300 days of sunshine here each year. South Fork average annual rainfall is 7.0 inches per year South Fork average annual precipitation is 15.8 inches per year. South Fork average annual snowfall is 1-3 feet but in nearby Wolf Creek Pass at the summit, there may be over 30 inches per year. The average winter temperature is 28 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 75 degrees F. Return to Index History & History Related Items The incorporation date of South Fork: 19 May 1992 Return to Index Attractions South Fork attractions: South Fork is one of Colorado's newer towns. Although it was originally built to support the mines and miners in the area, it has evolved into more of a tourist town with numerous recreational opportunities all around. Silver Thread Scenic Byway In 1990, a portion of Highway 149 was given the distinction of becoming a National Forest Service and Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway. This historic route carries you on a 75 mile journey between the towns of South Fork and Lake City, including the historic town of Creede Silver Thread Interpretive Center P.O. Box 1030 South Fork, CO 81154 Phone: (719) 873-5512 Toll-free: 1-800-571-0881 Fax: (719) 873-5693 e-mail southfrk@amigo.net Each July South Fork hosts a logging competition & craft festival more information on South Fork. South Fork Visitors Center P.O. Box 1030 South Fork, CO 81154 Phone: (719) 873-5512 Toll-free: 1-800-571-0881 Fax: (719) 873-5693 e-mail: southfrk@amigo.net Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Colorado To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk. Search Key to the City Custom Search OR Search All the Web Custom Search
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