Mineral County

Mineral County is an administrative region in the mountains of Colorado covering roughly 2,273 square kilometers (877 square miles) of terrain. The landscape rises and falls with valleys and ridges, shaped by geology that once supported significant mining activity.

The county was established in 1893 when Colorado expanded its boundaries, with Creede becoming its administrative center. The timing coincided with silver mining growth that shaped the region's early years.

The small communities in this county value their connection to mining history, with local stories and family traditions rooted in the region's past work in the mountains.

Visitors should prepare for rough, mountainous terrain with many remote locations throughout the region. Facilities are spread thin, so planning ahead before visiting makes the experience smoother.

The county today holds only a few hundred residents and contains scattered abandoned mining structures visible across the landscape. These remnants tell a silent story of intense human activity from a time long past.

Location: Colorado

Inception: 1893

Capital city: Creede

Shares border with: Saguache County, Rio Grande County, Archuleta County, Hinsdale County

Website: http://mineralcountycolorado.com

GPS coordinates: 37.69000,-106.93000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29