Map of Yuma County, Colorado - Where is Located & List of Cities

Map of Yuma County - Yuma County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. Yuma County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Yuma County located in the map, major cities in Yuma county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Yuma County, Colorado

Map of Yuma County, Colorado

Yuma County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. It's county seat is Wray. As per 2020 census, the population of Yuma County is 9941 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,369.61 sq mi (6,137 km2). Yuma County was established on -3942.

Yuma County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateColorado
County SeatWray
Largest City/TownWray
Established1889
Total Area2,369 sq mi (6,136 sq km)
Land Area2,364 sq mi (6,123 sq km)
Water Area5 sq mi (13 sq km)
Population9,816 (Census 2020)
Population Density4.2 people per sq mi
Time ZoneMountain Time Zone (MST/MDT)
Major HighwaysUS Highway 34, US Highway 36, US Highway 385, State Highway 59
Major RiversRepublican River, Arikaree River
Neighboring CountiesWashington County, Kit Carson County, Phillips County, Dundy County (NE), Cheyenne County (KS)
Famous ForHigh Plains agriculture, cattle ranching, prairie landscapes, and eastern Colorado communities
Top AttractionsBonny Lake region, Yuma Museum, Wray Fish Hatchery, prairie wildlife areas
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Yuma County, Colorado

Yuma County is located in northeastern Colorado in the United States and was established in 1889. The county seat and largest city is Wray. The county is known for farming, ranching, open prairie landscapes, small High Plains communities, and outdoor recreation opportunities in eastern Colorado.

Cities and Towns in Yuma County, Colorado

City/TownPopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Wray (county seat)2,35840.0750°N, 102.2238°W
Yuma3,45640.1217°N, 102.7244°W
Eckley23240.1125°N, 102.4878°W
Idalia9739.7022°N, 102.2939°W
KirkHistoric community39.6397°N, 102.5961°W
Beecher Island regionHistoric prairie area39.7800°N, 102.1600°W
Bonny Reservoir regionOutdoor recreation area39.6200°N, 102.1800°W
Republican River ValleyAgricultural landscape area40.0000°N, 102.4000°W

Golf Courses in Yuma County, Colorado

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Indian Hills Golf ClubYuma40.1244°N, 102.7211°W
Wray Golf CourseWray40.0756°N, 102.2261°W
Holyoke Country ClubHolyoke nearby40.5825°N, 102.3036°W

Roads and Highways in Yuma County, Colorado

Major highways connect the county to northeastern Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and regional prairie communities.

  • US Highway 34 - east-west route connecting Yuma County with northeastern Colorado communities
  • US Highway 36 - regional highway serving eastern Colorado and western Kansas
  • US Highway 385 - north-south route linking Colorado with Nebraska and the Texas Panhandle
  • Colorado State Highway 59 - rural highway connecting farming and ranching communities

Neighboring Counties of Yuma County

  • Washington County (west)
  • Phillips County (northwest)
  • Kit Carson County (south)
  • Dundy County, Nebraska (north)
  • Cheyenne County, Kansas (east)

Top Attractions in Yuma County, Colorado

The county offers a mix of prairie recreation, local history, and agricultural heritage attractions.

  • Bonny Lake region - boating, fishing, camping, and prairie recreation destination
  • Yuma Museum - exhibits on county history, agriculture, and pioneer settlement
  • Wray Fish Hatchery - outdoor recreation and wildlife attraction
  • Beecher Island Battlefield historic site - important frontier-era historical landmark
  • Republican River recreation areas - fishing, birdwatching, and nature activities
  • Prairie wildlife viewing regions - migratory birds and High Plains wildlife habitat
  • Historic downtown Wray - local businesses and small-town Colorado culture
  • Eastern Colorado scenic drives - open grassland and agricultural landscapes
  • County fairs and rodeos - celebrations of ranching and farming traditions
  • Dark sky viewing areas - stargazing opportunities across rural prairie landscapes
  • Historic homestead and railroad heritage locations - reminders of settlement history
  • Prairie photography and sunset viewing spots - scenic High Plains environments

Distance from Yuma County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Wray to Yuma (Yuma County), Colorado - 33 mi (53 km)
  • Wray to Holyoke (Phillips County), Colorado - 37 mi (60 km)
  • Wray to Akron (Washington County), Colorado - 54 mi (87 km)
  • Wray to Sterling (Logan County), Colorado - 102 mi (164 km)
  • Wray to Denver (Denver County), Colorado - 152 mi (245 km)
  • Wray to Fort Collins (Larimer County), Colorado - 181 mi (291 km)
  • Wray to North Platte (Lincoln County), Nebraska - 153 mi (246 km)
  • Wray to Cheyenne (Laramie County), Wyoming - 223 mi (359 km)
  • Wray to Wichita (Sedgwick County), Kansas - 295 mi (475 km)
  • Wray to Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado - 225 mi (362 km)
  • Wray to Omaha (Douglas County), Nebraska - 336 mi (541 km)
  • Wray to Amarillo (Potter County), Texas - 372 mi (599 km)

FAQs about Yuma County

Where is Yuma County located?

Yuma County is located in northeastern Colorado near the Nebraska and Kansas borders in the United States.

What is the population of Yuma County?

The population of Yuma County was 9,816 according to the Census 2020.

What is Yuma County known for?

Yuma County is known for agriculture, ranching, prairie landscapes, and eastern Colorado High Plains communities.

What are the major highways in Yuma County?

The county is served by US Highway 34, US Highway 36, US Highway 385, and Colorado State Highway 59.

What are the top attractions in Yuma County?

Popular attractions include the Bonny Lake region, Beecher Island historic site, Yuma Museum, and prairie wildlife areas.

References

  1. QuickFacts - U.S. Census Bureau
  2. United States Census Bureau
  3. United States Geological Survey (USGS)
  4. National Geodetic Survey
  5. Official Website