South-Central Colorado | |
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Coordinates: 38°0′N 104°40′W / 38.000°N 104.667°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Colorado |
South-Central Colorado is a region of the U.S. state of Colorado.[1] It can be roughly defined by Chaffee County in the northwest, El Paso County in the northeast, Las Animas County in the southeast, and Conejos County in the southwest.[2] Some notable towns and cities there include Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Cripple Creek, Cañon City, Salida, Buena Vista, Monte Vista, Alamosa, Walsenburg, and Trinidad. The landscapes of South-Central Colorado were made known to the Western world by the explorations of Zebulon Pike and Kit Carson, who were later followed by settlers, many of whom came by the Santa Fe Trail. The upper tributaries of the Arkansas River and South Platte River provide ample whitewater rafting and are famous for trout and bass fishing in scenic settings such as Royal Gorge. Much of the local economic system is dependent on mining, forestry, ranching, and tourism related to these endeavors. South-Central Colorado has so far largely escaped urbanization, allowing visitors to experience something of the American Old West.
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Counties
- Alamosa County
- Chaffee County
- Conejos County
- Costilla County
- Custer County
- El Paso County
- Fremont County
- Huerfano County
- Las Animas County
- Park County
- Pueblo County
- Rio Grande County
- Saguache County
- Teller County
References
- ^ "South Central Colorado Map | CO Vacation Directory". www.coloradodirectory.com. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "South Central Colorado Travel Guide - Expert Picks for your Vacation | Fodor's Travel". www.fodors.com. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
See also