Buckeye Crossroads, Colorado facts for kids
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Buckeye Crossroads, Colorado
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 Buckeye Crossroads, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Buckeye Crossroads, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Counties | Baca |
| Elevation | 3,405 ft (1,038 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 203955 |
Buckeye Crossroads is a very small place in Baca County, Colorado, United States. It's not an official town, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government. It's found where two state highways, Highway 89 and Highway 116, meet. In 2000, only 7 people lived here!
Discovering Buckeye Crossroads
Buckeye Crossroads is a tiny spot on the map. It's known for being a crossroads. This means it's a place where important roads meet. It helps people travel through the area.
Where is Buckeye Crossroads Located?
This small community is in the eastern part of Colorado. It's in a county called Baca County. The nearest larger town is Springfield, Colorado. Springfield is about 37 miles away by car.
Close to the Kansas Border
Buckeye Crossroads is very close to another state. It's just over 5 miles from the border with Kansas. This location makes it a gateway between the two states.
