Cheyenne County Map, Colorado
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Cheyenne County, Colorado
Cheyenne County is out on Colorado’s eastern plains, bordering Kansas. It’s not the typical Colorado landscape that we are used to. Instead, it’s flat farmland as far as the eye can see. Wheat fields stretch to the horizon.
Cheyenne Wells is the county seat, but it’s a small town like everywhere else here. Hunting is popular, especially for pheasants and deer. There’s some cattle ranching too. The population is small and shrinking, only about 1,700 folks in the whole county.
The area has some interesting history tied to the Old West and homesteaders. People here are proud of their rural roots and tight-knit community. It’s quiet out here, with wide-open skies and amazing stargazing. Life moves at a slower pace in Cheyenne County.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Cheyenne County |
| County Seat | Cheyenne Wells |
| Population | Approximately 1,700 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Cheyenne Wells, Kit Carson, Arapahoe |
| Interstates and Highways | US 40, US 287 |
| FIPS Code | 08-017 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,743 square miles (Land: 1,742 sq mi, Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Kit Carson County (North), Wallace County, Kansas (East), Greeley County, Kansas (Southeast), Lincoln County (West), Kiowa County (South) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time (MST) |
| State | Colorado |
| Coordinates | 38.8615° N, 102.1717° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Cheyenne people, a Native American tribe |
| Major Landmarks | Cheyenne Wells Museum, Pawnee National Grassland |
| Website | Cheyenne County Website |
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