Monument, CO is a rapidly growing town just north of Colorado Springs. Monument is bordered by Pike National Forest on the west, Colorado Springs and the United States Air Force Academy to the south, foothills and rock outcroppings to the north, and rolling plains to the east. In Monument, CO you will find quaint shops downtown and an easy commute to Colorado Springs and to Denver. Many of the homes in Monument are on large lots, including treed acreage.