Chaffee County, Administrative county in Central Colorado, US.
Chaffee County spans 1,015 square miles across central Colorado, containing mountains, forests, and the Arkansas River flowing through its center.
The county was created from Lake County's southern region in 1879 and received its name from Jerome B. Chaffee, Colorado's first United States Senator.
Local residents maintain strong connections to outdoor activities through numerous hiking trails, skiing areas, and water sports along the Arkansas River.
The county seat of Salida provides government services, while major highways 24, 50, and 285 connect residents to neighboring regions.
Browns Canyon National Monument within the county features granite cliffs rising 800 feet above the Arkansas River, creating natural habitat corridors.
Location: Colorado
Inception: February 10, 1879
Capital city: Salida
Shares border with: Lake County, Park County, Fremont County, Saguache County, Gunnison County, Pitkin County
Website: http://chaffeecounty.org
GPS coordinates: 38.74000,-106.18000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:59
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