Mineral County Map, Colorado
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Mineral County, Colorado
Mineral County is tiny, as in like, smallest-county-in-Colorado tiny. It is tucked up in the San Juan Mountains in the south.
Creede is the only real town, and it has this cool old mining history. The place is all about outdoor recreation. You have got the Rio Grande running through for fishing, and Wolf Creek Ski Area is partly in the county.
It gets more snow than anywhere else in Colorado. With a population of just over 800 people, it’s one of Colorado’s least populated counties (3rd least populous). True Colorado wilderness.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Mineral County |
| County Seat | Creede |
| Population | Approximately 800 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Creede, Spar City, Wagon Wheel Gap |
| Interstates and Highways | State Highway 149 |
| FIPS Code | 08-079 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 878 square miles (land: 876 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Saguache County (Northeast), Rio Grande County (East), Archuleta County (South), Hinsdale County (West) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) |
| State | Colorado |
| Coordinates | 37.7503° N, 106.9253° W |
| Etymology | Named for the mineral-rich mountains in the area |
| Major Landmarks | Wheeler Geologic Area, Rio Grande National Forest, Bachelor Loop Historic Tour |
| Website | Mineral County Website |
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