Cowdry

The town is fairly close to the Wyoming border and fairly close to the sky — it sits at 8,000 feet of altitude. Just west of town is Independence Mountain, a 12,000-foot behemoth with trails that lead to views for miles and miles.

Head east to North Sand Hills Recreation Management Area, where sand dunes reign supreme amongst cottonwood groves.Located north of Walden near the Wyoming border. The unincorporated community in Jackson County has its own post office with a zip code of 80434. Cowdrey Reservoir resides less than two miles south of town.

History

The town was named after Charles Cowdrey and his wife, Julia.
Cowdrey, Colorado, is a small, unincorporated community located in Jackson County The town has a rich history tied to cattle and supply trade, situated near the confluence of the North Platte, Michigan, and Canadian rivers. One notable landmark in Cowdrey is the Cowdrey General Store, a two-story stucco building with vigas (wooden beams) Founded around its post office opening in 1915, Cowdrey bears the name of Charles Cowdrey and his wife Julia—whose untimely death (struck by a loose board during a storm) is part of local lore. Nestled at the confluence of the North Platte, Michigan, and Canadian rivers, Cowdrey became a modest cattle and supply trade outpost amidst North Park's high plain ranches. A key landmark—the two-story Cowdrey General Store—became a community anchor. Later generations added unique touches, like a three-domed pink stucco geodesic house near town. Mid-century developments include the Cowdrey Dam (1952) forming the Cowdrey Reservoir—a private water project integral to local ranching and recreation There's also a unique house made of three interconnected geodesic domes covered in pink stucco, located just west of the town Cowdrey Reservoir, created after the construction of the Cowdrey Dam in 1952, is another significant feature of the area The dam, approximately 700 feet long, blocks the Michigan River and is privately owned by the North Park Angus Ranch.

Geography

Cowdrey is located at 40°51′30″N 106°18′45″W. Cowdrey is an unincorporated community and not a Census‑Designated Place, so it lacks official U.S. Census population figures. However, a local source mentions approximately 25 men and 21 women, suggesting a very small resident base—likely fewer than 50 individuals

Comment

Having traveled thru here on the way to somewhere else many times I was not aware there were any sand dunes anywhere near here, it may be a place worth stopping by just to see. Don't count on any services while in Cowdry! It is important to note that as of the most recent census, there were 19% more men than women in Cowdry. (25 men, 21 women)