Welcome to Model ...
Model is located in Las Animas County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Model, you might consider that their post office opened in 1912.
Model is 5,610 feet [1,710 m] above sea level.<2> In other words, the altitude of Model is about 1 mile [or ~1¾ km] above sea level.
Time Zone: Model lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Model: (719)
The ZIP code for Model: 81059<3>
Communities near Model ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Model.
- Hoehne
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoehne have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoehne
- Hoehne is located in Las Animas County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hoehne <5>
- Thatcher
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast) - El Moro
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for El Moro
- El Moro is located in Las Animas County
- Houghton ‑ Historic
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Houghton
- Houghton is located in Las Animas County
- Ludlow ‑ Historic
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ludlow
- Ludlow is located in Las Animas County
- Engleville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Engleville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Engleville
- Engleville is located in Las Animas County
- San Miguel ‑ Historic
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for San Miguel have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for San Miguel
- San Miguel is located in Las Animas County
- Trinidad
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trinidad
- Trinidad is located in Las Animas County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,127 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trinidad <5>
- Aguilar
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aguilar
- Aguilar is located in Las Animas County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 479 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Aguilar <5>
- Starkville
(23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Starkville
- Starkville is located in Las Animas County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 55 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Starkville <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Model. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Model.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Model. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Model.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Model. See our Newspapers Page for Model.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Model ...
Looking for more information about Model? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Model, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Model.
Adding Model to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Model in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Model was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Model post office opened in 1912.
We also found Model mentioned on a train schedule titled Trailways Santa Fe Bus Time Table (July 1945).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Model.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Model. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Las Animas County: www.tlac.net/county/
The official website for State of Colorado: https://www.colorado.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Colorado's counties, including Las Animas, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Model - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Model). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Model or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |