County	City / Town	Directory	Maps	Contact Us	Advertise	Showcase	Calendar	Association	Passport

Delta County, Colorado is situated in western Colorado, in the center of some of Colorado’s richest ranch land. It was carved out of Gunnison County in 1883, and the county seat is Delta.

The city of Delta is the headquarters for the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. The Ute trail follows one of the main routes used by Utes for centuries before settlers arrived in the area, starting at the south rim of the Gunnison Gorge and winding down to the Gunnison River.

Paonia, which is Spanish for "peony", was founded in 1882, and named for the abundance of flowers in the area. The main industries are mining and agriculture. Paonia is known for producing wonderful peaches, apples, and other fruits.