Delta County
County or equivalent
Location overview
Delta County is in west-central Colorado, spanning the Gunnison and Uncompahgre river valleys. It was created from part of Gunnison County in 1883, with Delta as its county seat. Its landscape includes Grand Mesa, the West Elk Mountains, canyons, badlands and irrigated farmland. Agriculture and mining have shaped its economy and community traditions. Other incorporated communities include Cedaredge, Crawford, Hotchkiss, Orchard City and Paonia.