San Miguel County encompasses a diverse region ranging from the rugged mountain resort communities of Telluride and Mountain Village to the arid ranching communities of the county's west end, Norwood and Egnar.
Geography Facts
| Total area | 1,289 square miles | 3,338 square kilometers |
| Maximum elevation | 14,021 feet | 4,275 meters |
| Minimum elevation | 5,309 feet | 1,618 meters |
| Average elevation | 7,953 feet | 2,425 meters |
Communities
- Telluride (county seat)
- Mountain Village
- Ophir
- Sawpit
- Norwood
- Non-incorporated communities: Egnar, Placerville, Slickrock
County Demographic Profile Find out information about the county's population, housing, income and more from the County Demographic Profile (PDF).
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