Mineral County
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Mineral County is a small county located in Colorado, primarily known for its mountainous terrain and mining heritage. It matters as part of Colorado's geography and history, contributing to the state's economy and cultural identity through its natural resources and communities.
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Key facts
- Country
- United States
- State
- Colorado
- Founded
- March 27, 1893
- Seat
- Creede
- Largest town
- Creede
- Total
- 878 sq mi (2,270 km )
- Land
- 876 sq mi (2,270 km )
- Water
- 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km ) 0.2%
- Density
- 1/sq mi (0.39/km )
- Time zone
- UTC−7 ( Mountain )
- Summer dst
- UTC−6 ( MDT )
- Congressional district
- 3rd
- Website
- mineralcounty .colorado .gov
Article
Rio Grande below Creede, Mineral County Bristol Head, el. 12,713 feet (3,875 meters). Mineral County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 865, making it the third-least populous county in Colorado, behind San Juan County and Hinsdale County. The county seat and only incorporated municipality in the county is Creede. The county was named for the many valuable minerals found in the mountains and streams of the area.
Geography