Rio Grande County Map, Colorado
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Rio Grande County, Colorado
Rio Grande County is in the San Luis Valley of south-central Colorado. Del Norte is the county seat but Monte Vista is the largest town.
The Rio Grande runs through it, hence the name. Nature is key here. The Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge is important for sandhill cranes. You can see the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east.
U.S. Highway 160 crosses the county, connecting it to Alamosa and the rest of southern Colorado. The population is around 12,000, with farming and ranching playing key roles in the local economy. The county is also known for its potato farming.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Rio Grande County |
| County Seat | Del Norte |
| Population | Approximately 12,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Del Norte, Monte Vista, South Fork |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 160, U.S. Highway 285, State Highway 112 |
| FIPS Code | 08-105 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 912 square miles (land: 912 sq mi, water: 0.5 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Saguache County (North), Alamosa County (East), Conejos County (South), Archuleta County (Southwest), Mineral County (West) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) |
| State | Colorado |
| Coordinates | 37.6659° N, 106.3636° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Rio Grande River, which runs through the county |
| Major Landmarks | Rio Grande National Forest, Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge, Beaver Creek Reservoir |
| Website | Rio Grande County Website |
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