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Coordinates: 38°59′50″N 105°32′52″W / 38.9972°N 105.5478°W / 38.9972; -105.5478 (State of Colorado)
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The 64 counties of the U.S. State of Colorado.
See also: List of populated places in Colorado

This list contains Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) places in the U.S. State of Colorado in need of class verification.[1]

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Place County Type Location Elevation Notes
Adna[a] Weld GNIS place 40°20′22″N 104°49′42″W / 40.3394°N 104.8283°W / 40.3394; -104.8283 (Adna, Colorado) 4,721 feet (1,439 m)
Alden Weld unincorporated community 40°27′27″N 104°34′55″W / 40.4575°N 104.5819°W / 40.4575; -104.5819 (Alden, Colorado) 4,688 feet (1,429 m)
Americus Chaffee unincorporated community 38°54′09″N 106°09′56″W / 38.9025°N 106.1656°W / 38.9025; -106.1656 (Americus, Colorado) 8,182 feet (2,494 m)
Patterson Crossing[a] Las Animas GNIS place 37°13′03″N 104°12′30″W / 37.2175°N 104.2083°W / 37.2175; -104.2083 (Patterson Crossing, Colorado) 5,420 feet (1,652 m)
Patterson Place[a] Gunnison GNIS place 39°06′50″N 107°25′03″W / 39.1139°N 107.4176°W / 39.1139; -107.4176 (Patterson Place, Colorado) 7,201 feet (2,195 m)
Echo Fremont GNIS place 38°26′34″N 105°32′20″W / 38.4428°N 105.5389°W / 38.4428; -105.5389 (Echo, Colorado) 6,086 feet (1,855 m) Rail siding
Elder Otero GNIS place 38°07′24″N 103°58′02″W / 38.1233°N 103.9672°W / 38.1233; -103.9672 (Elder, Colorado) 4,308 feet (1,313 m) Rail siding
Elkton Teller GNIS place 38°43′20″N 105°09′02″W / 38.7222°N 105.1505°W / 38.7222; -105.1505 (Elkton, Teller County, Colorado) 9,770 feet (2,978 m) Mine
Elm Weld GNIS place 40°21′13″N 104°47′02″W / 40.3536°N 104.7839°W / 40.3536; -104.7839 (Elm, Colorado) 4,731 feet (1,442 m) Rail siding
Emma Pitkin GNIS place 39°21′54″N 107°03′42″W / 39.3650°N 107.0617°W / 39.3650; -107.0617 (Emma, Colorado) 6,608 feet (2,014 m) Rail siding
Fairview Montrose GNIS place 38°29′20″N 107°48′11″W / 38.4889°N 107.8031°W / 38.4889; -107.8031 (Fairview, Montrose County, Colorado) 6,132 feet (1,869 m) Rail siding.
Farmers Weld GNIS place 40°27′07″N 104°46′45″W / 40.4519°N 104.7791°W / 40.4519; -104.7791 (Farmers, Colorado) 4,711 feet (1,436 m) Rail siding
Fink Fremont GNIS place 38°29′20″N 105°22′52″W / 38.4889°N 105.3811°W / 38.4889; -105.3811 (Fink, Colorado) 5,764 feet (1,757 m) Rail siding
Fir Costilla GNIS place 37°29′07″N 105°10′46″W / 37.4853°N 105.1794°W / 37.4853; -105.1794 (Fir, Colorado) 9,236 feet (2,815 m) Rail siding. Rio Grande Scenic Railroad ran excursion trains to Fir Summit Ampitheater.
Fords Mountaindale Ranch Fremont GNIS place 38°36′08″N 104°56′53″W / 38.6022°N 104.9480°W / 38.6022; -104.9480 (Fords Mountaindale Ranch, Colorado) 6,857 feet (2,090 m) Ranch. Obliterated by quarry.
Galien Logan GNIS place 40°41′16″N 103°00′30″W / 40.6878°N 103.0083°W / 40.6878; -103.0083 (Galien, Colorado) 4,183 feet (1,275 m) Rail siding
Gates Weld GNIS place 40°31′53″N 104°45′19″W / 40.5314°N 104.7552°W / 40.5314; -104.7552 (Gates, Colorado) 4,888 feet (1,490 m) Rail siding
Giddings Larimer GNIS place 40°37′17″N 105°00′38″W / 40.6214°N 105.0105°W / 40.6214; -105.0105 (Giddings, Colorado) 5,023 feet (1,531 m) Rail siding
Gilpin Bent GNIS place 37°56′46″N 103°11′05″W / 37.9461°N 103.1847°W / 37.9461; -103.1847 (Gilpin, Bent County, Colorado) 4,209 feet (1,283 m) Rail siding
Goodale Prowers GNIS place 38°07′05″N 102°26′07″W / 38.1181°N 102.4352°W / 38.1181; -102.4352 (Goodale, Colorado) 3,540 feet (1,079 m) Rail siding
Greeley Junction Weld GNIS place 40°27′20″N 104°41′40″W / 40.4555°N 104.6944°W / 40.4555; -104.6944 (Greeley Junction, Colorado) 4,708 feet (1,435 m) Rail junction.
Griff Logan GNIS place 40°46′56″N 103°00′26″W / 40.7822°N 103.0071°W / 40.7822; -103.0071 (Griff, Colorado) 3,809 feet (1,161 m) RR siding
Hambert Weld GNIS place 40°18′54″N 104°44′17″W / 40.3150°N 104.7380°W / 40.3150; -104.7380 (Hambert, Colorado) 4,718 feet (1,438 m) RR Siding
Hamlet Pueblo GNIS place 38°09′17″N 104°05′38″W / 38.1547°N 104.0939°W / 38.1547; -104.0939 (Hamlet, Colorado) 4,357 feet (1,328 m) RR Siding
Hanna Rio Grande GNIS place 37°40′46″N 106°27′32″W / 37.6794°N 106.4589°W / 37.6794; -106.4589 (Hanna, Colorado) 7,995 feet (2,437 m) RR Siding
Hardman Weld GNIS place 40°21′57″N 104°54′55″W / 40.3658°N 104.9153°W / 40.3658; -104.9153 (Hardman, Colorado) 4,787 feet (1,459 m) RR Siding
Harmony Larimer GNIS place 40°31′24″N 105°02′37″W / 40.5233°N 105.0436°W / 40.5233; -105.0436 (Harmony, Colorado) 4,970 feet (1,515 m) RR Siding
Harney Weld GNIS place 40°09′05″N 104°56′27″W / 40.1514°N 104.9408°W / 40.1514; -104.9408 (Harney, Colorado) 4,892 feet (1,491 m) RR Siding
Hartner Alamosa GNIS place 37°23′33″N 105°54′36″W / 37.3925°N 105.9100°W / 37.3925; -105.9100 (Hartner, Colorado) 7,559 feet (2,304 m) RR Siding
Haver Park GNIS place 38°57′54″N 105°55′39″W / 38.9650°N 105.9275°W / 38.9650; -105.9275 (Haver, Colorado) 8,967 feet (2,733 m) RR Siding
Hays Otero GNIS place 38°04′23″N 103°37′09″W / 38.0731°N 103.6191°W / 38.0731; -103.6191 (Hays, Colorado) 4,183 feet (1,275 m) RR Siding
Henkel El Paso GNIS place 38°31′12″N 104°37′35″W / 38.5200°N 104.6264°W / 38.5200; -104.6264 (Henkel, Colorado) 5,180 feet (1,579 m) RR siding. AKA Wigwam?
Hidden Lake Adams GNIS place 39°48′59″N 105°01′48″W / 39.8164°N 105.0300°W / 39.8164; -105.0300 (Hidden Lake, Adams County, Colorado) 5,295 feet (1,614 m) Lake. AKA Mud Lake.
Highland Boulder GNIS place 40°14′20″N 105°05′00″W / 40.2389°N 105.0833°W / 40.2389; -105.0833 (Highland, Colorado) 5,141 feet (1,567 m) RR Siding
Homestead Jefferson GNIS place 39°33′50″N 105°13′44″W / 39.5639°N 105.2289°W / 39.5639; -105.2289 (Homestead, Colorado) 7,398 feet (2,255 m) Unclear. Topo shows a mine at this spot. Not listed in Place Names.
Hooks Eagle GNIS place 39°22′27″N 107°05′19″W / 39.3742°N 107.0887°W / 39.3742; -107.0887 (Hooks, Colorado) 6,496 feet (1,980 m) RR Siding
Houghton Las Animas GNIS place 37°35′22″N 104°02′36″W / 37.5895°N 104.0433°W / 37.5895; -104.0433 (Houghton, Colorado) 5,174 feet (1,577 m) RR Siding
Huff Delta GNIS place 38°45′25″N 108°15′22″W / 38.7569°N 108.2562°W / 38.7569; -108.2562 (Huff, Colorado) 4,833 feet (1,473 m) RR Siding
Hurley Morgan GNIS place 40°16′27″N 103°45′42″W / 40.2741°N 103.7616°W / 40.2741; -103.7616 (Hurley, Colorado) 4,255 feet (1,297 m) RR Siding
Hurrich Weld GNIS place 40°31′52″N 104°47′38″W / 40.5311°N 104.7939°W / 40.5311; -104.7939 (Hurrich, Colorado) 4,888 feet (1,490 m) RR Siding
Hyde Washington unincorporated community 40°08′09″N 102°49′58″W / 40.1358°N 102.8327°W / 40.1358; -102.8327 (Hyde, Colorado) 4,222 feet (1,287 m) RR Siding
Idaho Creek Weld unincorporated community 40°07′20″N 105°00′47″W / 40.1222°N 105.0130°W / 40.1222; -105.0130 (Idaho Creek, Colorado) 4,905 feet (1,495 m) RR Siding
Iles Grove Moffat unincorporated community 40°20′07″N 107°41′14″W / 40.3353°N 107.6873°W / 40.3353; -107.6873 (Iles Grove, Colorado) 6,309 feet (1,923 m) Streetview shows a historical marker describing a tree farm run by the Iles family and oil boom related construction. Unclear whether this was an acual community, does not appear in Place Names.
Indian Meadows Larimer unincorporated community 40°42′02″N 105°33′07″W / 40.7005°N 105.5519°W / 40.7005; -105.5519 (Indian Meadows, Colorado) 7,034 feet (2,144 m) "Settlement", possibly just a ranch.
Inverness Douglas unincorporated community 39°33′44″N 104°51′46″W / 39.5623°N 104.8629°W / 39.5623; -104.8629 (Inverness, Douglas County, Colorado) 5,797 feet (1,767 m) Possible duplicate of Inverness CDP (Arapahoe County).
Jack Springs Moffat unincorporated community 40°21′04″N 108°42′12″W / 40.3511°N 108.7032°W / 40.3511; -108.7032 (Jack Springs, Colorado) 7,113 feet (2,168 m) Next to Jack Springs Pass. Unclear what this was, no sign of a settlement beyond a few structures.
Jackson Field Weld unincorporated community 40°24′25″N 104°41′11″W / 40.4069°N 104.6864°W / 40.4069; -104.6864 (Jackson Field, Colorado) 4,695 feet (1,431 m) Sports complex (University of Northern Colorado)
Jessica Logan unincorporated community 40°45′38″N 103°10′19″W / 40.7605°N 103.1719°W / 40.7605; -103.1719 (Jessica, Colorado) 3,990 feet (1,216 m) RR Siding
Jessum Weld unincorporated community 40°08′20″N 105°01′30″W / 40.1389°N 105.0250°W / 40.1389; -105.0250 (Jessum, Colorado) 4,895 feet (1,492 m) RR Siding
John Held Corner Mesa unincorporated community 39°08′12″N 108°08′10″W / 39.1366°N 108.1362°W / 39.1366; -108.1362 (John Held Corner, Colorado) 6,132 feet (1,869 m) Apparent road junction.
Johnson Weld unincorporated community 40°05′15″N 104°26′34″W / 40.0875°N 104.4427°W / 40.0875; -104.4427 (Johnson, Colorado) 4,829 feet (1,472 m) RR Siding. (3 different sites, all stations)
Johnsons Corner Mesa unincorporated community 39°05′31″N 108°29′48″W / 39.0919°N 108.4968°W / 39.0919; -108.4968 (Johnsons Corner, Colorado) 4,698 feet (1,432 m) Apparent road junction.
Juanita Junction Delta unincorporated community 38°55′29″N 107°31′41″W / 38.9247°N 107.5281°W / 38.9247; -107.5281 (Juanita Junction, Colorado) 5,922 feet (1,805 m) RR Junction.
Kahler Weld unincorporated community 40°19′42″N 104°59′55″W / 40.3283°N 104.9986°W / 40.3283; -104.9986 (Kahler, Colorado) 5,013 feet (1,528 m) RR Siding
Kannah Mesa unincorporated community 38°56′21″N 108°26′49″W / 38.9391°N 108.4470°W / 38.9391; -108.4470 (Kannah, Colorado) 4,662 feet (1,421 m) Unknown, along RR track. Same as Kahnah, Kalina, Kalmah.
Karl Prowers unincorporated community 38°08′15″N 102°31′12″W / 38.1375°N 102.5199°W / 38.1375; -102.5199 (Karl, Colorado) 3,642 feet (1,110 m) RR Siding
Kassler Jefferson unincorporated community 39°29′26″N 105°05′41″W / 39.4905°N 105.0947°W / 39.4905; -105.0947 (Kassler, Colorado) 5,499 feet (1,676 m) RR Station, (Platte Canyon, Watertown, Waterton) Est. 1872. On DSP&P. Near the site of Waterton. Possible settlement?
Keesee Bent unincorporated community 38°08′11″N 102°46′44″W / 38.1364°N 102.7788°W / 38.1364; -102.7788 (Keesee, Colorado) 3,839 feet (1,170 m) RR Siding. AKA Keese?
Keller Bent unincorporated community 38°03′46″N 103°08′47″W / 38.0628°N 103.1463°W / 38.0628; -103.1463 (Keller, Colorado) 3,871 feet (1,180 m) RR Siding. "Est. by 1924. On SF. 3 mi E of Las Animas. First location of Las Animas. (Underwater)"
Kenyon Corner Larimer unincorporated community 40°38′22″N 105°04′22″W / 40.6394°N 105.0728°W / 40.6394; -105.0728 (Kenyon Corner, Colorado) 5,112 feet (1,558 m) "Station" per Place Names. Apparent crossroads. Unclear whether this was a settlement.
Kerns Larimer unincorporated community 40°30′27″N 104°56′40″W / 40.5075°N 104.9444°W / 40.5075; -104.9444 (Kerns, Colorado) 4,833 feet (1,473 m) RR Siding
Keyhole Delta unincorporated community 38°41′35″N 108°18′32″W / 38.6930°N 108.3090°W / 38.6930; -108.3090 (Keyhole, Colorado) 5,335 feet (1,626 m) Appears to be a natural keyhole-shaped hole in the rock. Not in Place Names.
Keystone Routt unincorporated community 40°18′04″N 106°57′47″W / 40.3011°N 106.9631°W / 40.3011; -106.9631 (Keystone, Routt County, Colorado) 7,326 feet (2,233 m) RR Siding
Kiggin Garfield unincorporated community 39°25′35″N 107°14′22″W / 39.4264°N 107.2395°W / 39.4264; -107.2395 (Kiggin, Colorado) 6,125 feet (1,867 m) RR Siding
King Center Crowley unincorporated community 38°10′37″N 103°54′27″W / 38.1769°N 103.9075°W / 38.1769; -103.9075 (King Center, Colorado) 4,354 feet (1,327 m) Appears to just be a rail siding.
Kings Corner Larimer unincorporated community 40°22′42″N 105°04′24″W / 40.3783°N 105.0733°W / 40.3783; -105.0733 (Kings Corner, Colorado) 4,934 feet (1,504 m) Apparent crossroad.
Kirkland Weld unincorporated community 40°11′16″N 105°00′57″W / 40.1878°N 105.0158°W / 40.1878; -105.0158 (Kirkland, Colorado) 4,944 feet (1,507 m) RR Siding
Kistler Park Douglas unincorporated community 39°32′30″N 104°58′50″W / 39.5417°N 104.9805°W / 39.5417; -104.9805 (Kistler Park, Colorado) 5,735 feet (1,748 m) Maps show a small neighborhood park in a modern subdivision. Unclear whether this refers to the park or the whole residential area.
Kobe Lake unincorporated community 39°07′46″N 106°18′53″W / 39.1294°N 106.3147°W / 39.1294; -106.3147 (Kobe, Colorado) 9,190 feet (2,801 m) "On D&RG. N of Twin Lakes cutoff (Hwy 24). Same as Dana & Hayden."
Kornman Prowers unincorporated community 38°09′01″N 102°36′44″W / 38.1503°N 102.6121°W / 38.1503; -102.6121 (Kornman, Colorado) 3,688 feet (1,124 m) RR Siding
Krauss Weld unincorporated community 40°06′25″N 104°26′34″W / 40.1069°N 104.4427°W / 40.1069; -104.4427 (Krauss, Colorado) 4,803 feet (1,464 m) RR Siding
Kreybill Bent unincorporated community 38°06′50″N 103°06′02″W / 38.1139°N 103.1005°W / 38.1139; -103.1005 (Kreybill, Colorado) 3,904 feet (1,190 m) RR Siding. Kreybill School nearby. Settlement?
La Fruto Alamosa unincorporated community 37°24′53″N 105°53′55″W / 37.4147°N 105.8986°W / 37.4147; -105.8986 (La Fruto, Colorado) 7,543 feet (2,299 m) RR Siding
La Isla Conejos unincorporated community 37°06′19″N 105°55′38″W / 37.1054°N 105.9272°W / 37.1054; -105.9272 (La Isla, Colorado) 7,746 feet (2,361 m) Unclear. Does not appear on maps or Place Names.
La Junta Village Otero unincorporated community 38°02′15″N 103°31′52″W / 38.0375°N 103.5311°W / 38.0375; -103.5311 (La Junta Village, Colorado) 4,249 feet (1,295 m) Uclear. Appears to be former WWII housing for La Junta Army Airfield, then transferred to Colorado Boys Ranch in 1959.
Lamb Morgan unincorporated community 40°14′42″N 103°50′52″W / 40.2450°N 103.8477°W / 40.2450; -103.8477 (Lamb, Colorado) 4,360 feet (1,329 m) RR Siding
Las Animas Junction Bent unincorporated community 38°03′45″N 103°10′27″W / 38.0625°N 103.1741°W / 38.0625; -103.1741 (Las Animas Junction, Colorado) 3,871 feet (1,180 m) RR Junction
Leadville Junction Lake unincorporated community 39°15′31″N 106°20′23″W / 39.2586°N 106.3397°W / 39.2586; -106.3397 (Leadville Junction, Colorado) 9,767 feet (2,977 m) RR Junction
Leon Eagle unincorporated community 39°23′05″N 107°05′57″W / 39.3847°N 107.0992°W / 39.3847; -107.0992 (Leon, Colorado) 6,444 feet (1,964 m) RR Siding
Liberty Weld unincorporated community 40°12′22″N 105°00′33″W / 40.2061°N 105.0091°W / 40.2061; -105.0091 (Liberty, Weld County, Colorado) 4,987 feet (1,520 m) RR Siding
Lime San Miguel unincorporated community 37°57′18″N 107°55′51″W / 37.9550°N 107.9309°W / 37.9550; -107.9309 (Lime, Colorado) 7,936 feet (2,419 m) RR Siding
Little Dam Larimer unincorporated community 40°25′20″N 105°13′22″W / 40.4222°N 105.2228°W / 40.4222; -105.2228 (Little Dam, Colorado) 5,322 feet (1,622 m) Dam
Lodi Morgan unincorporated community 40°15′04″N 103°42′14″W / 40.2511°N 103.7038°W / 40.2511; -103.7038 (Lodi, Colorado) 4,272 feet (1,302 m) RR Siding
Logan Logan unincorporated community 40°34′43″N 103°21′30″W / 40.5786°N 103.3583°W / 40.5786; -103.3583 (Logan, Colorado) 4,104 feet (1,251 m) RR Siding
Los Fuertes Costilla unincorporated community 37°08′04″N 105°22′47″W / 37.1345°N 105.3797°W / 37.1345; -105.3797 (Los Fuertes, Colorado) 8,205 feet (2,501 m) "Unknown", map shows chapel, mission.
Lowe Weld unincorporated community 40°29′33″N 104°35′44″W / 40.4925°N 104.5955°W / 40.4925; -104.5955 (Lowe, Colorado) 4,698 feet (1,432 m) RR Siding
Maloy Weld unincorporated community 40°14′40″N 104°58′12″W / 40.2444°N 104.9700°W / 40.2444; -104.9700 (Maloy, Colorado) 4,970 feet (1,515 m) RR Siding.
Manila Adams unincorporated community 39°45′23″N 104°31′21″W / 39.7564°N 104.5225°W / 39.7564; -104.5225 (Manila, Colorado) 5,538 feet (1,688 m) RR Siding.
Marcott Logan unincorporated community 40°52′43″N 102°43′27″W / 40.8786°N 102.7241°W / 40.8786; -102.7241 (Marcott, Colorado) 3,675 feet (1,120 m) RR Siding.
Marcott Logan unincorporated community 40°52′43″N 102°43′27″W / 40.8786°N 102.7241°W / 40.8786; -102.7241 (Marcott, Colorado) 3,675 feet (1,120 m) RR Siding.
Mariano Montezuma unincorporated community 37°10′46″N 108°52′24″W / 37.1794°N 108.8734°W / 37.1794; -108.8734 (Mariano, Colorado) 5,591 feet (1,704 m) Cluster of buildings near Mariano Spring. Unclear whether this is a settlement or just mislabeled.
Marlman Bent unincorporated community 38°05′37″N 103°20′57″W / 38.0936°N 103.3491°W / 38.0936; -103.3491 (Marlman, Colorado) 4,032 feet (1,229 m) RR Siding.
Maryvale Grand unincorporated community 39°55′59″N 105°47′14″W / 39.9330°N 105.7872°W / 39.9330; -105.7872 (Maryvale, Colorado) 8,698 feet (2,651 m) Originally a stagecoach stop AKA Cozens Ranch House. Renamed "Maryvale" by Jesuits who used the property as a summer retreat. Unclear whether this was actually a settlement.
Mason Corner Weld unincorporated community 40°28′01″N 104°42′07″W / 40.4669°N 104.7019°W / 40.4669; -104.7019 (Mason Corner, Colorado) 4,741 feet (1,445 m) Unclear, looks to just be a crossroads. Not in Place Names.
Matthews Weld unincorporated community 40°28′47″N 104°29′52″W / 40.4797°N 104.4977°W / 40.4797; -104.4977 (Matthews, Colorado) 4,652 feet (1,418 m) Rail siding.
May Valley Prowers unincorporated community 38°12′06″N 102°36′50″W / 38.2017°N 102.6138°W / 38.2017; -102.6138 (May Valley, Colorado) 3,760 feet (1,146 m) Rail siding.
McArthur Ranch Douglas unincorporated community 39°31′02″N 104°54′21″W / 39.5173°N 104.9058°W / 39.5173; -104.9058 (McArthur Ranch, Colorado) 6,056 feet (1,846 m) Ranch turned to housing development.
McClellands Larimer unincorporated community 40°31′41″N 105°04′51″W / 40.5280°N 105.0808°W / 40.5280; -105.0808 (McClellands, Colorado) 5,046 feet (1,538 m) Rail siding.
McKenzie Junction Custer unincorporated community 38°09′51″N 105°11′27″W / 38.1642°N 105.1908°W / 38.1642; -105.1908 (McKenzie Junction, Colorado) 8,360 feet (2,548 m) Looks to be just a road junction.
Melina Bent unincorporated community 38°05′58″N 103°11′12″W / 38.0995°N 103.1866°W / 38.0995; -103.1866 (Melina, Colorado) 3,930 feet (1,198 m) Rail siding.
Mesa Lakes Mesa unincorporated community 39°03′00″N 108°05′32″W / 39.0500°N 108.0923°W / 39.0500; -108.0923 (Mesa Lakes, Colorado) 9,800 feet (2,987 m) Post office. Is this different from Mesa Lakes Resort?
Mesa Lakes Resort Mesa unincorporated community 39°02′57″N 108°05′29″W / 39.0491°N 108.0915°W / 39.0491; -108.0915 (Mesa Lakes Resort, Colorado) 9,803 feet (2,988 m) Resort
Meyers Corner Larimer unincorporated community 40°40′05″N 105°01′10″W / 40.6680°N 105.0194°W / 40.6680; -105.0194 (Meyers Corner, Colorado) 5,161 feet (1,573 m) "Unknown", appears to just be a crossroads.
Mid Vail Eagle unincorporated community 39°36′54″N 106°22′04″W / 39.6150°N 106.3678°W / 39.6150; -106.3678 (Mid Vail, Colorado) 10,138 feet (3,090 m) Mid-mountain lodge at Vail (similar to Eagle's Nest).
Midway Baca unincorporated community 37°08′57″N 102°11′10″W / 37.1492°N 102.1860°W / 37.1492; -102.1860 (Midway, Baca County, Colorado) 3,845 feet (1,172 m) "Station" (no RR or P.O.) at crossroads.
Midway El Paso unincorporated community 38°50′33″N 104°58′26″W / 38.8425°N 104.9739°W / 38.8425; -104.9739 (Midway, El Paso County, Colorado) 8,999 feet (2,743 m) RR Siding.
Midway Washington unincorporated community 40°13′35″N 103°23′52″W / 40.2264°N 103.3977°W / 40.2264; -103.3977 (Midway, Washington County, Colorado) 4,449 feet (1,356 m) Rural crossroads.
Morey Boulder unincorporated community 40°13′03″N 105°05′34″W / 40.2175°N 105.0928°W / 40.2175; -105.0928 (Morey, Colorado) 5,102 feet (1,555 m) RR Siding.
Moseley Morgan unincorporated community 40°14′56″N 103°45′15″W / 40.2489°N 103.7541°W / 40.2489; -103.7541 (Moseley, Colorado) 4,301 feet (1,311 m) Station.
Mount Olivet Jefferson unincorporated community 39°47′15″N 105°08′32″W / 39.7875°N 105.1422°W / 39.7875; -105.1422 (Mount Olivet, Colorado) 5,495 feet (1,675 m) Mount Olivet Cemetery (Wheat Ridge, Colorado) - Cemetery only. Not a settlement.
Mountain View Montrose unincorporated community 38°18′19″N 108°29′02″W / 38.3053°N 108.4840°W / 38.3053; -108.4840 (Mountain View, Montrose County, Colorado) 6,617 feet (2,017 m) Unclear, appears unpopulated.
Nelson Morgan unincorporated community 40°15′10″N 103°39′39″W / 40.2528°N 103.6608°W / 40.2528; -103.6608 (Nelson, Colorado) 4,252 feet (1,296 m) RR Siding
Ninemile Corner[b] Morgan unincorporated community 40°06′58″N 103°47′34″W / 40.1161°N 103.7927°W / 40.1161; -103.7927 (Ninemile Corner, Colorado) 4,403 feet (1,342 m) Unclear, appears to be a crossroads with no community. Adena School nearby.
Ninemile Corner[c] Morgan unincorporated community 40°08′47″N 103°35′04″W / 40.1464°N 103.5844°W / 40.1464; -103.5844 (Ninemile Corner, Colorado) 4,311 feet (1,314 m) Crossroads, no evidence of a settlement.
Occidental Huerfano unincorporated community 37°30′54″N 105°06′25″W / 37.5150°N 105.1069°W / 37.5150; -105.1069 (Occidental, Colorado) 7,717 feet (2,352 m) RR Siding.
Offield Place Moffat unincorporated community 40°59′09″N 108°39′48″W / 40.9858°N 108.6632°W / 40.9858; -108.6632 (Offield Place, Colorado) 6,683 feet (2,037 m) Not marked on maps until recently. No sign of settlement.
Old Fort Lyons Bent unincorporated community 38°05′45″N 102°46′22″W / 38.0958°N 102.7727°W / 38.0958; -102.7727 (Old Fort Lyons, Colorado) 3,694 feet (1,126 m) Old fort
Old Fort Vasquez Weld unincorporated community 40°11′40″N 104°49′16″W / 40.1944°N 104.8211°W / 40.1944; -104.8211 (Old Fort Vasquez, Colorado) 4,826 feet (1,471 m) Historic fort w/ visitor center.
Omega Larimer unincorporated community 40°32′23″N 105°04′50″W / 40.5397°N 105.0805°W / 40.5397; -105.0805 (Omega, Colorado) 5,043 feet (1,537 m) RR Siding.
Ormega Otero unincorporated community 37°57′39″N 103°35′11″W / 37.9608°N 103.5863°W / 37.9608; -103.5863 (Ormega, Colorado) 4,216 feet (1,285 m) RR Station.
Orsa Douglas unincorporated community 39°25′20″N 104°54′50″W / 39.4222°N 104.9139°W / 39.4222; -104.9139 (Orsa, Colorado) 5,971 feet (1,820 m) RR Siding.
Owl Canyon Larimer unincorporated community 40°45′45″N 105°10′32″W / 40.7625°N 105.1755°W / 40.7625; -105.1755 (Owl Canyon, Colorado) 5,741 feet (1,750 m) Canyon, station. Unclear if this was a settlement.

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c This Geographic Names Information System place may require additional verification.
  2. ^ There are two unincorporated communities named Ninemile Corner in Morgan County, Colorado. This one is south of Fort Morgan.
  3. ^ There are two unincorporated communities named Ninemile Corner in Morgan County, Colorado. This one is south of Brush.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Geographic Names Information System query". United States Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. January 1, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  3. ^ "An Act Defining the Boundaries of Counties and for other purposes". Provisional Laws and Joint Resolutions of the General Assembly of Jefferson Territory. General Assembly of the Territory of Jefferson. November 28, 1859.
  4. ^ "Colorado Counties". State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i Elliott, Donald R.; Elliott, Doris L. Salmen (1999). "Place Names of Colorado" (PDF). Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies, Inc. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  6. ^ "Active Colorado Municipalities". State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  7. ^ "State of Colorado Incorporated Places - Current/TAB20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. January 1, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  8. ^ "National Register of Historic Places". United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Colorado Post Offices". United States Postal Service. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
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38°59′50″N 105°32′52″W / 38.9972°N 105.5478°W / 38.9972; -105.5478 (State of Colorado)

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