La Plata County, Administrative division in southwestern Colorado, United States.
La Plata County spans across diverse terrain with mountains, valleys, and forests, encompassing 1,700 square miles of land in Colorado's southwest region.
The county was established in 1874, deriving its name from the Spanish words meaning silver, reflecting the mineral resources that attracted early settlers.
The region maintains strong ties to Native American heritage through partnerships with Southern Ute Indian Tribe and numerous archaeological preservation programs.
Residents can access over 30 county departments providing services from building permits to property records through both physical offices and online platforms.
The county implemented a specialized Wildfire Advisory Board in 2020, developing strategies to protect communities in high-risk forest areas.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1874
Capital city: Durango
Shares border with: San Juan County, Hinsdale County, Archuleta County, Montezuma County, Dolores County
Website: http://co.laplata.co.us
GPS coordinates: 37.29000,-107.85000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:09
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
2 km
Hesperus Mountain
27.3 km
Mount Eolus
42 km
Windom Peak
43.4 km
Mancos State Park
39.1 km
Sunlight Peak
43.8 km
Strater Hotel
3.5 km
Twilight Peak
42.9 km
Coal Bank Pass
46.2 km
Pigeon Peak
42.2 km
Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum
25.7 km
Main Avenue Historic District
3.3 km
Jupiter Mountain
42.5 km
Turret Peak
41.9 km
Cascade Boy Scout Camp
41.1 km
Durango Discovery Museum
2.9 km
William Kauffman House
47.6 km
Wrightsman House
39.5 km
Rico Town Hall
47.5 km
Mancos Theatre
39.4 km
Bauer Bank Block
39.4 km
Mancos High School
39.6 km
Knife Edge Trail
51.5 km
Haviland Lake
27.5 km
Hillcrest Golf Club
1.2 km
Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center
49.7 km
Lemon Reservoir
20.6 km
Mesa Verde National Park Entrance Station
50.3 kmReviews
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