Dolores County Map, Colorado
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Dolores County, Colorado
Dolores County is in southwest Colorado, tucked away in the mountains. It’s one of the least populated counties in the state, with only about 2,500 people.
Dove Creek is the county seat, known as the “Pinto Bean Capital of the World”. Farming includes beans and wheat. But ranching is still important, with cattle grazing on high meadows.
The Dolores River cuts through, creating some spectacular canyons. There’s a lot of public land, good for hunting and hiking. Rico, an old mining town, is trying to reinvent itself as a tourist spot. The area is pretty remote, with limited services.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Dolores County |
| County Seat | Dove Creek |
| Population | Approximately 2,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Dove Creek, Rico, Towaoc |
| Interstates and Highways | US 491, CO 145, CO 184 |
| FIPS Code | 08-033 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,163 square miles (Land: 1,154 sq mi, Water: 9 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | San Miguel County (North), San Juan County (East), Montezuma County (South), La Plata County (Southeast), San Juan County, Utah (West) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time (MST) |
| State | Colorado |
| Coordinates | 37.5575° N, 108.4680° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Dolores River, which was named by Spanish explorers for the Virgin Mary of Sorrows (Nuestra Señora de los Dolores) |
| Major Landmarks | Dolores River Canyon, McPhee Reservoir, the San Juan Mountains |
| Website | Dolores County Website |
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