Bedrock, Colorado

Bedrock is an unincorporated community and U.S. post office in western Montrose County, Colorado, United States. The ZIP code of Bedrock is 81411.[3]

Bedrock, Colorado
Unincorporated community
Bedrock's general store.
Bedrock, Colorado
Location within the state of Colorado
Coordinates: 38°18′54″N 108°53′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateColorado
CountyMontrose County
Established1883[1]
Elevation4,990 ft (1,520 m)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
81411[3]

History

The town of Bedrock was established in 1883.[1] The Bedrock post office opened on November 8, 1883.[4] The town's general store and post office were built on solid rock, hence the name.[1] The general store originally served the ranching community of Paradox Valley and later also served uranium miners in the 20th century.[5]

The general store was built in 1882 and featured in the 1991 film Thelma & Louise.

Geography

Bedrock is located in the southwest margin of Paradox Valley. The Dolores River enters the Paradox Valley approximately one quarter of a mile southeast of the community. Naturita lies 20 miles to the east along Colorado State Highway 90.[6]

References
  1. Eichler, Geo. R. (1977). Colorado Place Names. 77-089726: Johnson Publishing Company.CS1 maint: location (link)
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bedrock, Colorado
  3. "ZIP Code Lookup". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original (JavaScript/HTML) on 3 September 2007. Retrieved September 3, 2007.
  4. Bauer, William H.; James L. Ozment; John H. Willard (1990). Colorado Post Offices 1859-1989. 90-34759: The Colorado Railroad Museum. ISBN 0-918654-42-4.CS1 maint: location (link)
  5. http://www.colorado.com/historic-places-districts/bedrock-store
  6. Paradox , CO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1994
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