Custer County

Custer County is an administrative division in south-central Colorado with mountainous terrain and valleys rising between roughly 6,000 and 14,000 feet in elevation. The landscape includes steep mountain slopes, forested areas, and open valleys spread across its territory.

The county was established in 1877 and named after General George Armstrong Custer. It grew through mining, ranching, and farming activities that shaped settlement patterns throughout the 1800s.

The art gallery in Westcliffe's courthouse building displays work by regional artists and changes its exhibitions seasonally. Visitors can see how local creative traditions continue to shape community spaces today.

Visitors can stop at the County Administration Office in Westcliffe to get information and permits for outdoor activities in the area. The office is located centrally and open during standard business hours.

The Sangre de Cristo Mountains form a dramatic natural border along the region, creating a visible edge between this county and neighboring areas. Few visitors realize these peaks also define the western horizon that dominates views throughout the territory.

Location: Colorado

Inception: March 9, 1877

Capital city: Westcliffe

Shares border with: Fremont County, Pueblo County, Huerfano County, Saguache County

Website: http://custercountygov.com

GPS coordinates: 38.09000,-105.36000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:54