Cheyenne County, Colorado

Cheyenne County is located on Colorado’s eastern plains along the Kansas border. Unlike the mountainous landscapes Colorado is often known for, the county is mostly flat farmland, with expansive wheat fields stretching across the horizon.

Cheyenne Wells serves as the county seat and remains a small rural community. Hunting is popular, particularly for pheasants and deer, while cattle ranching also contributes to the local economy. With only about 1,700 residents, the county is sparsely populated and has experienced population decline.

The area has a history connected to the Old West, homesteading, and early settlement on the plains. Residents take pride in their rural roots and close-knit communities. With wide-open skies, excellent stargazing, and a slower pace of life, Cheyenne County offers a quiet and peaceful side of Colorado.

County NameCheyenne CountyCounty SeatCheyenne WellsPopulationApproximately 1,700Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesCheyenne Wells, Kit Carson, ArapahoeInterstates and HighwaysUS 40, US 287FIPS Code08-017Total Area (Land and Water)1,743 square miles (Land: 1,742 sq mi, Water: 1 sq mi)Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Kit Carson County (North), Wallace County, Kansas (East), Greeley County, Kansas (Southeast), Lincoln County (West), Kiowa County (South)Time ZoneMountain Standard Time (MST)StateColoradoCoordinates38.8615° N, 102.1717° WEtymologyNamed after the Cheyenne people, a Native American tribeMajor LandmarksCheyenne Wells Museum, Pawnee National Grassland
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