Ouray County, Administrative division in Colorado, US
The territory spans 1,404 square kilometers of mountainous terrain and includes the municipalities of Ouray and Ridgway in southwestern Colorado.
The county established in 1877 received its name from Native American Chief Ouray, replacing its initial designation as Uncompahgre after three days.
Mount Sneffels and Wetterhorn Peak, both exceeding 4,200 meters in elevation, define the natural landscape of this mineral-rich region.
The county seat, located in the city of Ouray, maintains administrative services for a population of approximately 4,691 residents as recorded in 2015.
The territory contains over 30 former mining sites that produced silver and gold during the late nineteenth century industrial expansion period.
Location: Colorado
Inception: January 18, 1877
Capital city: Ouray
Shares border with: Montrose County, San Juan County, San Miguel County, Gunnison County, Hinsdale County
Website: http://ouraycountyco.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.16000,-107.77000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
Red Mountain Pass
29.5 km
Mount Sneffels
17.5 km
Bridal Veil Falls
26.8 km
Ridgway State Park
6.6 km
Box Canyon
17.7 km
Dallas Divide
12.7 km
Wetterhorn Peak
25.2 km
Uncompahgre Wilderness
26.3 km
St. Elmo Hotel
17.7 km
Mount Sneffels Wilderness
18.5 km
Telluride Historic District
25 km
Ridgway Reservoir
8 km
Matterhorn Peak (Colorado)
26.2 km
Dallas Peak
19.7 km
Fort Peabody
25.7 km
Little Cone
38.2 km
Gilpin Peak
19.4 km
Teakettle Mountain
17.7 km
Western Hotel
17.4 km
Jones Mountain
36.3 km
Ouray City Hall and Walsh Library
17.6 km
Wright's Opera House
17.7 km
Ouray County Courthouse
17.6 km
Ouray Historic District
17.5 km
Bear Creek Falls
20.3 km
Telluride Historical Museum
24.8 km
Million Dollar Highway
27.9 km
Blue Lake Trail
15.9 kmReviews
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