Baca County, County in southeastern Colorado, US
Baca County is a county in southeastern Colorado sharing borders with Kansas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The area contains wide open spaces with several small communities, including Springfield as the county seat, plus Campo, Pritchett, Two Buttes, Vilas, and Walsh.
Colorado established Baca County in April 1889, carved from eastern portions of Las Animas County. The county was named after Felipe Baca, a pioneer settler in the region.
Agriculture shapes daily life, with farming families maintaining traditional practices while adopting modern techniques. This connection to the land runs through the community's work and how people spend their time here.
Springfield serves as the main hub for services and facilities in the county. The area is best explored by car, as distances between communities are significant and outdoor spaces reward those willing to venture into the open landscape.
The U.S. Forest Service manages extensive Comanche National Grassland within the county, encompassing thousands of acres of protected grassland. This landscape offers visitors a chance to see native grasses, wildlife, and geological formations rarely encountered elsewhere.
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