La Plata County, Colorado - Wikipedia
WEBLa Plata County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 55,638. The county seat is Durango. The county was named for the La Plata River and the La Plata Mountains. "La plata" means "the silver" in Spanish. La Plata County comprises the Durango, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Durango, Colorado - Wikipedia
WEBDurango is a home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of La Plata County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 19,071 at the 2020 United States Census. Durango is the home of Fort Lewis College.
La Plata County Colorado
WEBFeb 13, 2023 · Established on February 10, 1874, La Plata County government serves the people and residents of La Plata County with accountability, integrity and respect.
National Register of Historic Places listings in La Plata County, Colorado
WEBThere are 15 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the county. One site was previously listed but has been delisted. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted February 9, 2024.
La Plata County | Colorado Encyclopedia
WEBFull Article. La Plata County, named for one of the three rivers flowing through it, includes the town of Durango as well as the Southern Ute Reservation. La Plata County covers 1,700 square miles in southwest Colorado. It is named for the La Plata River and La Plata Mountains, both of which are named for the Spanish word for “silver.”
La Plata County, Colorado - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …
WEBLa Plata County is one of the 64 counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 55,638. The county seat is Durango. The county was named for the La Plata River and the La Plata Mountains. "La plata" means "the silver" in Spanish. La Plata County was founded in 1874. References
La Plata County, Colorado | Map, History and Towns in La Plata Co.
WEBNamed for the La Plata River and the La Plata Mountains (la plata is Spanish for “silver”), this county is home to the San Juan National Forest, the Weminuche Wilderness, the Colorado Trail, and the San Juan Skyway, a designated national scenic byway. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad also departs from town year round.
La Plata Mountains - Wikipedia
WEBThe La Plata Mountains are a small subrange of the San Juan Mountains in the southwestern part of Colorado, United States. They are located on the border between Montezuma and La Plata counties, about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Durango. Their name is Spanish for silver.
La Plata County, Colorado - Wikiwand
WEBSummarize this article for a 10 year old. La Plata County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 55,638. The county seat is Durango. The county was named for the La Plata River and the La Plata Mountains. "La plata" means "the silver" in Spanish.
Category:Geography of La Plata County, Colorado - Wikipedia
WEBCategory:Geography of La Plata County, Colorado - Wikipedia. Subcategories. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. Landforms of La Plata County, Colorado (2 C, 4 P) Populated places in La Plata County, Colorado (4 C, 2 P) Protected areas of La Plata County, Colorado (1 C, 3 P)
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