Wikipedia:WikiProject Colorado/List of highest towns in Colorado
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This is a list of the highest elevation towns in the U.S. State of Colorado. This list includes both incorporated municipalities and census-designated places included in the 2020 United States Census. The highest 82 places on this list are included in the List of cities in the United States by elevation. This list includes 11 places located in Boulder County and another 11 places located in Clear Creek County.
Table
[edit]Select the OpenStreetMap link at the right to view the location of these 100 highest elevation towns.
See also
[edit]- List of places in Colorado
- Bibliography of Colorado
- Geography of Colorado
- History of Colorado
- Index of Colorado-related articles
- List of Colorado-related lists
- Outline of Colorado
Notes
[edit]- ^ Rank by elevation
- ^ Type of municipal government or CDP if a census-designated place.
- ^ Population from the 2020 United States Census.
- ^ Elevation from the Geographic Names Information System.
- ^ Location from the Geographic Names Information System.
- ^ On November 4, 2014, the property owners of Carbonate, Colorado voted to reactivate the town government despite having no year-round residents since the 1890 United States Census.[2]
- ^ Located at an elevation of 10,361 feet (3,158 m), the Town of Alma, Colorado has been the highest elevation populated municipality in the United States since 1890.
- ^ The Alma, Colorado post office has been the highest elevation U.S. post office since January 4, 1974.[4]
- ^ Located at an elevation of 10,158 feet (3,096 m), the City of Leadville has been the highest elevation incorporated city in the United States since its incorporation on February 18, 1878.
- ^ The Fulford CDP, Colorado lost both of its residents before the 2020 United States Census.
- ^ The Breckinridge, Utah Territory post office (now Breckenridge, Colorado) was the highest elevation U.S. post office when it opened on January 18, 1860 until February 16, 1861.[4]
- ^ Winter Park, Colorado has the highest elevation within the municipal boundaries of any town in the United States at 12,060 feet (3,676 m).
- ^ The Mountain City, Kansas Territory post office (now Central City, Colorado) was the highest elevation U.S. post office when it opened on January 17, 1860.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Carbonate, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ Stroud, John (November 8, 2014). "Yes, that's a town — by 9-0 vote". Glenwood Springs Post Independent. Archived from the original on March 6, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "Alma, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ a b c Bauer, William H.; Ozment, James L.; Willard, John H. (1990). Colorado Post Offices 1859–1989. Golden, Colorado: Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation. ISBN 0-918654-42-4.
- ^ "Montezuma, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Leadville, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "St. Mary's, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Blue River, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Leadville North, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Fairplay, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Goldfield, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Fulford, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Breckenridge, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Victor, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Copper Mountain, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Ophir, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Mountain Village, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Garfield, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Mount Crested Butte, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Bonanza, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Cripple Creek, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Echo Hills, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Silverton, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Blue Valley, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Twin Lakes, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Pitkin, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Divide, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Keystone, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Ward, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Dillon, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Silver Plume, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Frisco, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Winter Park, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Midland, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Crested Butte, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Cathedral, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Hartsel, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Rico, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Creede, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Telluride, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Hidden Lake, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Silverthorne, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Red Cliff, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Lake City, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Guffey, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Eldora, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Empire, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Coal Creek, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Fraser, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Black Hawk, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Georgetown, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Bark Ranch, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Central City, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Allenspark, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Woodland Park, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Rollinsville, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Norrie, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Bonanza Mountain Estates, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Pine Valley, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Grand Lake, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Red Feather Lakes, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Tabernash, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Alpine, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "St. Ann Highlands, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Gold Hill, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Maysville, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Nederland, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Snowmass Village, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "South Fork, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Upper Witter Gulch, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Vail, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Florissant, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Gerrard, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Aspen Park, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Walden, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Heeney, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Brook Forest, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Silver Cliff, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Granby, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Buena Vista, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Fort Garland, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Crestone, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Stonewall Gap, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Floyd Hill, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Conejos, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Aspen, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Antonito, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Del Norte, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Loghill Village, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Yampa, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Westcliffe, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Minturn, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Johnson Village, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Capulin, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Ouray, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Sugarloaf, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Green Mountain Falls, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Romeo, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "San Acacio, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Gunnison, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Saguache, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Manassa, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2023.