Moffat County, County seat at Craig in Colorado, US
Moffat County spans 4,751 square miles of northwestern Colorado, making it the second largest county by area in the state with varied terrain.
The county received its name from railroad pioneer David H. Moffat and gained official establishment as an administrative division on February 27, 1911.
The Ute tribes inhabited northwestern Colorado first, maintaining territorial presence until government policies led to their displacement in the late 1800s.
The Moffat County School District provides comprehensive education programs while maintaining communication channels between teachers, students, and parents throughout the academic year.
The region contains numerous natural resources, supporting industries from ranching to energy production, with a population density of 2.8 people per square mile.
Location: Colorado
Inception: February 27, 1911
Capital city: Craig
Shares border with: Sweetwater County, Rio Blanco County, Routt County, Uintah County, Daggett County, Carbon County
Website: http://co.moffat.co.us
GPS coordinates: 40.61000,-108.20000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
Morrison Formation
95 km
Flaming Gorge Dam
108.4 km
Laramie Formation
47.5 km
Flat Tops Wilderness Area
108.5 km
Steamboat Lake State Park
107.6 km
Red Fleet State Park
104.2 km
Josie Bassett Morris Ranch Complex
85 km
Yampa River State Park
76.2 km
Quarry Visitor Center
95.1 km
Quarry Exhibit Hall
95.1 km
Elkhead State Park
69.4 km
Rial Chew Ranch Complex
69.9 km
Elkhead Reservoir
69.9 km
Jim Baker Cabin
78.4 km
Old Ladore School
61.4 km
Upper Wade and Curtis Cabin
58.5 km
St. James Episcopal Church
68.2 km
Museum of Northwest Colorado
56.1 km
Earl Douglass Workshop-Laboratory
95.1 km
Vanatta Apartments
56.2 km
First National Bank Building
56.2 km
Hay's Ranch Bridge
67 km
Hayden Rooming House
80.7 km
Meeker Historic District
68.2 km
Meeker I.O.O.F. Lodge—Valentine Lodge No. 47
68.3 km
Little Snake River Museum
78.4 km
Hahns Peak Lookout
110.2 km
Kenney Reservoir
69.9 kmReviews
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