Kit Carson County Map, Colorado
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Kit Carson County, Colorado
Kit Carson County stretches across Colorado’s eastern plains, right up against the Kansas border. The population is small, about 7,000. It hasn’t changed much in years.
Farming and ranching drive the economy here. The county has some interesting history tied to the Old West and pioneer trails.
Burlington is the county seat, known for its old carousel. But it’s mostly flat farmland, big wheat fields as far as you can see.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Kit Carson County |
| County Seat | Burlington |
| Population | Approximately 7,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Burlington, Cheyenne Wells, Stratton, Flagler, and others |
| Interstates and Highways | US 40, US 287, CO 385 |
| FIPS Code | 08-063 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,229 square miles (Land: 2,228 sq mi, Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Yuma County (North), Cheyenne County, Kansas (Northeast), Sherman County, Kansas (East), Wallace County, Kansas (Southeast), Cheyenne County (South), Lincoln County (West), Washington County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time (MST) |
| State | Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39.3112° N, 102.3171° W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of Kit Carson, a famous frontiersman and explorer |
| Major Landmarks | Kit Carson County Courthouse, Bison Sculpture, Kit Carson Museum |
| Website | Kit Carson County Website |
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