Delta County

Delta County spreads across western Colorado between the Grand Mesa, West Elk Mountains, and Uncompahgre Plateau. The landscape includes river valleys, mountain foothills, and open farmland where orchards and small towns dot the terrain.

Colorado established this county in 1883, naming it after the fertile delta where the Uncompahgre River flows into the Gunnison River. The creation reflected early settlement efforts and the area's importance for farming and resource development.

Fruit orchards and vineyards shape the countryside throughout the county, reflecting farming traditions passed down through generations. Walking through these agricultural areas gives visitors a sense of the region's working landscape and how people have used the land.

The region mixes mountain terrain and valley areas, so travel conditions vary depending on which direction you explore. Having a car makes it easier to move between the different landscapes and smaller towns scattered across the county.

Parts of five national protected areas lie within the county, including Dominguez Canyon Wilderness and sections of Grand Mesa National Forest. These preserved spaces offer visitors access to wild landscapes that remain largely untouched.

Location: Colorado

Inception: February 11, 1883

Capital city: Delta

Shares border with: Mesa County, Gunnison County, Montrose County

Website: http://deltacounty.com

GPS coordinates: 38.86000,-107.86000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26