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Bookmark or Share- Denver | History, Elevation, Map, & Facts | BritannicaDenver lies at the junction of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River. Its elevation (5,280 feet [1,609 metres] above sea level at the State Capitol) gives it the nickname “Mile High City.”
- 10 Things to Know About the Mile High City | VISIT DENVERDenver – The Mile High City – really is exactly one mile high. By an amazing stroke of good luck, the 13 th step on the west side of the Colorado State Capitol Building is exactly 5,280 feet above sea level – one mile high.
- Denver - WikipediaDenver's nickname is the "Mile-High City", as its official elevation is one mile (5,280 ft; 1,609 m) above sea level, defined by the elevation of the spot of a benchmark on the steps of the State Capitol building. The elevation of the entire city ranges from 5,130 to 5,690 feet (1,560 to 1,730 m).
- Denver, The Mile High City - Colorado.comDenver — The Mile High City — is where urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure. Colorado’s capital city shines for visitors with a love of nature...
- What Makes Denver the Mile High City? - Culture TripThe Mile High City earned its name because it sits at an elevation of 5,280 feet, or one mile, above sea level. This fact is certainly a major source of pride for Denverites. Find out more about what it means to live one mile high.
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