Bedrock, Colorado | |
Pushpin Map: | Colorado#USA |
Pushpin Label: | Bedrock |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | United States |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Colorado |
Subdivision Type2: | County |
Subdivision Name2: | Montrose County |
Established Title: | Established |
Established Date: | 1883[1] |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Timezone: | MST |
Utc Offset: | -7 |
Timezone Dst: | MDT |
Utc Offset Dst: | -6 |
Coordinates: | 38.315°N -108.8908°W |
Elevation Ft: | 4990 |
Postal Code Type: | ZIP Code |
Postal Code: | 81411[2] |
Blank Name: | GNIS feature ID |
Blank Info: | 185822 |
Bedrock is an unincorporated community and U.S. post office in western Montrose County, Colorado, United States. The ZIP code of Bedrock is 81411.[2]
The town of Bedrock was established in 1883.[1] The Bedrock post office opened on November 8, 1883.[3] 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.[4]
The general store was built in 1882 and featured in the 1991 film Thelma & Louise.
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.[5]