Map of La Plata County, Colorado

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.

La Plata County comprises the Durango, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.

The county is home to Durango Rock Shelters Archeology Site, the type site for the Basketmaker II period of Anasazi culture.

La Plata County overview:
Name:La Plata County
FIPS code:08-067
State:Colorado
Founded:February 10, 1874
Named for:Spanish for “the silver”
Seat:Durango
Largest city:Durango
Total Area:1,700 sq mi (4,000 km²)
Land Area:1,692 sq mi (4,380 km²)
Total Population:55,638
Population Density:33/sq mi (13/km²)
Time zone:UTC−7 (Mountain)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−6 (MDT)
Website:co.laplata.co.us

La Plata County location map. Where is La Plata County?

La Plata County location on the U.S. Map. Where is La Plata County.
Location of La Plata County in the the United States.
La Plata County location on the Colorado map. Where is La Plata County.
Location of La Plata County in Colorado.

La Plata County Road Map

La Plata CountyStreet Map.
Street map of La Plata County, Colorado. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
La Plata CountyMap
La Plata Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,700 square miles (4,400 km), of which 1,692 square miles (4,380 km) is land and 7.6 square miles (20 km) (0.4%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Major Highways

  • U.S. Highway 160
  • U.S. Highway 550
  • State Highway 140
  • State Highway 151
  • State Highway 172

La Plata County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of La Plata County, Colorado
La Plata County Topo map.

La Plata County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of La Plata County, Colorado
La Plata County satellite map.

La Plata County Outline Map

Outline Map of La Plata County, Colorado
La Plata County outline map.

See also

Map of Colorado State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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