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Powderhorn Wilderness (9470231399)
The Powderhorn Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area, wilderness area in Hinsdale County, Colorado, Hinsdale and Gunnison County, Colorado, Gunnison counties, Colorado, United States, located northeast of Lake City, Colorado, Lake City. Description Most of the northern part of the wilderness area, , about 77.5%, is located on Bureau of Land Management land and its southern portion, , about 22.5%, is located within the Gunnison National Forest. Elevations in the wilderness range from at the West Fork Powderhorn Creek to at the summit of Calf Creek Plateau. The Powderhorn Wilderness is an important drainage basin, watershed for the Gunnison River. The area protects the East, Middle, and West forks of Powderhorn Creek, which flow into Cebolla Creek (Colorado), Cebolla Creek and then the Gunnison River. Calf Creek, which is on National Forest land, flows south and eventually joins Cebolla Creek. Within the wilderness area there are numerous small lakes and beaver ponds. The large ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hinsdale County, Colorado
Hinsdale County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 788, making it the second-least populous county in Colorado. With a population density of only , it is also the least-densely populated county in Colorado. The county seat and only incorporated municipality in the county is Lake City. The county is named for George A. Hinsdale, a prominent pioneer and former Lieut. Governor of Colorado Territory. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.5%) is water. Hinsdale County is one of the most remote counties in Colorado and the United States. The county is covered by mountains, including multiple fourteeners, and contains one of the largest roadless areas in the country. The continental divide crosses the county twice. Most of the county is divided among several different national forests and the Weminuche Wilderness area. Adjacent counties * Gunnison – nort ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
