Mesa County, Administrative division in western Colorado, United States
Mesa County spans across 3,341 square miles of diverse terrain, from desert landscapes to high-altitude areas in western Colorado, bordering Utah state.
The county received its official designation in 1883, named after the numerous flat-topped mountains characterizing its geographical features in the Colorado Plateau.
The county administration actively supports community engagement through various boards and commissions, enabling residents to participate in local governance decisions.
The County Administration Office operates from the Old Courthouse at 544 Rood Avenue in Grand Junction, providing services Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Mesa County implements a Japanese Beetle Eradication program to protect local agriculture and maintain the environmental balance of the region.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1883
Capital city: Grand Junction
Shares border with: Garfield County, Montrose County, San Juan County, Delta County, Gunnison County, Pitkin County, Grand County
Website: http://mesacounty.us
GPS coordinates: 39.02000,-108.47000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10
Colorado National Monument
18.8 km
Rattlesnake Canyon
37.5 km
Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness
41 km
Highline Lake State Park
42.2 km
McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area
48.6 km
Crawford State Park
84.3 km
Dominguez Canyon Wilderness
30.4 km
Vega State Park
62.7 km
Needle Rock Natural Area
86.3 km
Crystal Dam
92.7 km
James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park
4.2 km
Independence Monument
23.5 km
Egyptian Theatre
46.6 km
Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
68.4 km
Mount Lamborn
85.5 km
Gunnison Gorge Wilderness
69.3 km
Rim Rock Drive
20.9 km
Ralph Stocker Stadium
9.5 km
Kissing Couple
22.8 km
Land's End Observatory
21.3 km
Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area
31.1 km
Kokopelli's Trail
35.5 km
CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Museum
11.9 km
Serpents Trail
14.4 km
Western Colorado Center for the Arts
10.6 km
Mee Canyon
44.6 km
Mesa County Public Library District
9.9 km
Cross Orchards Historic Site
8 kmReviews
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