Paradox Valley is a physical feature (basin) in Montrose County. The primary coordinates for Paradox Valley places it within the CO 81411 ZIP Code delivery area.
Feature Name: | Paradox Valley |
Category: | Colorado physical, cultural and historic features |
Feature Type: | Physical |
Class: | Basin |
History: | "Named in 1875 by surveyor A.J. Peale for a geologic ""quirk"". He noticed that the Dolores River flowed across the middle of the valley, whereas conventional rivers flow down along the valley's length, hence the name. (CO-T3/092694/p6A)" |
County: | Montrose County |
Latitude: | 38.3249896 |
Longitude: | -108.8645466 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Paradox Valley: Paradox Valley.
Note that you do not have the right to enter private property without the owner's permission. You do have a right to access goverment property that is open to the general public. The GNIS Feature Detail Report for Paradox Valley does not include property ownership information.
Nucla, CO
(17.6 miles ESE) |
Naturita, CO
(17.7 miles ESE) |
Bedrock, CO
(1.4 miles WSW) |
Paradox, CO
(6.1 miles WNW) |