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The population of Lake City is approximately 375 (1990).
The amount of land area in Lake City is 2.17 sq. kilometers.
Lake City elevation is 8,670 feet above sea level. Return to Index Lake City location: in southwest Colorado, northwest of Alamosa.
Return to Index The geography for Lake City is in an area of high mountains and alpine valleys Return to Index
The weather in Lake City is seasonal with around 300 days of sunshine each year. History & History Related Items Lake City history: Enos Hotchkiss was part of a road building party which found gold in "them thar hills" in 1874. The 1880's were successful years for the town as many businesses, churches and people came. Lake City did well until the price of silver plummeted. Lake City is based more on tourism in present times. Lake City attractions: There are five mountain peaks over 14,000 in the nearby area - Uncompaghre, Wetterhorn, Sunshine, Handies and Redcloud. There are 26 peaks over 13,000 also in the area. Return to Index
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