Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 29,111. The county seat is Fort Morgan. The county was named after old Fort Morgan, which in turn was named in honor of Colonel Christopher A. Morgan.
Morgan County comprises the Fort Morgan, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
| Name: | Morgan County |
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| FIPS code: | 08-087 |
| State: | Colorado |
| Founded: | February 19, 1889 |
| Named for: | Christopher A. Morgan |
| Seat: | Fort Morgan |
| Largest city: | Fort Morgan |
| Total Area: | 1,294 sq mi (3,350 km²) |
| Land Area: | 1,280 sq mi (3,300 km²) |
| Total Population: | 29,008 |
| Population Density: | 23/sq mi (9/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Website: | morgancounty.colorado.gov |
Morgan County location map. Where is Morgan County?
Morgan County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,294 square miles (3,350 km), of which 1,280 square miles (3,300 km) is land and 13 square miles (34 km) (1.0%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Logan County – northeast
- Washington County – east, southeast
- Adams County – southwest
- Weld County – north, west
Major highways
- Interstate 76
- I-76 BL
- U.S. Highway 6
- U.S. Highway 34
- State Highway 39
- State Highway 52
- State Highway 71
- State Highway 144
State protected area
- Jackson Lake State Park
Trails and byways
- American Discovery Trail
- Pawnee Pioneer Trails
- South Platte Trail
Morgan County Topographic Map
Morgan County Satellite Map
Morgan County Outline Map
