Colorado Landmarks from High Above Earth

So, you think you know Colorado? Sure, you might know your way around the mountains, rivers, and famous spots on the ground—but what if you had to recognize them from the sky? Think you could still call them out? Well, let’s put that to the test.

We decided to take a bird’s-eye view of some of Colorado’s most iconic landmarks, capturing them from above to see just how well you really know the state. Some of these are a breeze to identify—no-brainers for any true Coloradan or seasoned traveler. Others? They’re going to make you scratch your head and second-guess yourself. A few might even be downright impossible.

So, buckle up and get ready for takeoff. We’re soaring high above the Centennial State, giving you a whole new perspective on places you may have seen before—but never quite like this.

Can You Identify These Colorado Landmarks by Satellite Images

So you think you know Colorado. Do you know it well enough to identify some of Colorado's famous landmarks if you were flying over them? We'll see about that.

Gallery Credit: Tim Gray

VISIT THESE PLACES: These are the Smallest Towns in the State of Colorado

It seems like Colorado's big towns and cities get all the attention and all the glory, and so we wanted to give a salute to the 10 smallest towns in the state of Colorado.

Based on population numbers provided by togetherweteach.com, here's a succinct look at the 10 smallest towns in Colorado.

Gallery Credit: Zane Mathews

Colorado Is Home To the Longest Commercial Street In America: Colfax Avenue

Not only is Colfax Avenue one of the oldest streets in Colorado, but it is also one of the longest in the nation. Although it's been called the "longest street in America it is actually the longest commercial street in the United States, running more than 26 miles through Aurora, Denver, Lakewood, and Golden.

Source: Can You Identify These Colorado Landmarks from Outer Space?

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