Loghill Village, Colorado facts for kids
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Loghill Village, Colorado
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Log Hill Mesa on which sits Loghill Village.
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Location of the Loghill_Village CDP in Ouray County, Colorado.
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 Loghill Village, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Ouray County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.129 sq mi (15.874 km2) |
| • Land | 6.129 sq mi (15.874 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,763 ft (2,366 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 617 |
| • Density | 100.67/sq mi (38.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81432
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408628 |
Loghill Village is a special community in Ouray County, Colorado, United States. It is called a Census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a town or city.
In 2020, about 617 people lived in Loghill Village. The mail for Loghill Village comes from the Ridgway post office. Its Zip Code is 81432.
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Where is Loghill Village Located?
Loghill Village sits on a high flat area called Log Hill Mesa. It is north of the town of Ridgway. It is also northeast of a place called Pleasant Valley.
The village is next to Ridgway State Park and Eldredge. However, there isn't a direct road connecting them. You can see the town of Ridgway from Loghill Village because it is higher up.
Land and Water Around Loghill Village
Loghill Village covers an area of about 15.874 square kilometers (about 6.13 square miles). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water.
Plants and Animals of Loghill Village
Loghill Mesa is covered with many trees. You will find large Ponderosa Pine trees, along with piñons and junipers.
Wildlife in Loghill Village
Many different animals live on the Mesa. You might see Mule Deer and Elk. There are also Bobcats, Lynxes, and Black Bears. Wild turkeys are common. Sometimes, people even spot mountain lions.
Differences in Plant Life
Loghill Village is almost 1,000 feet higher than Ridgway. Because of this, the types and sizes of plants are very different. For example, Aspen trees grow here and there on the mesa. In the lower Ridgway valley, Aspens are very rare. You can see more Aspens in the foothills and mountains of the San Juan Mountains and Cimarrons.
How Many People Live Here?
The United States Census Bureau counts the population of Loghill Village. Here's how the population has grown:
- 2000: 311 people
- 2010: 521 people
- 2020: 617 people
Communities Within Loghill Village
Loghill Village has two main parts. They are separated by a shallow valley, which is like a natural park area. This valley runs from the southwest to the northeast.
- Fairway Pines - This is a community with homes built around a golf course. It is in the northwest part of Loghill Village. All the streets in Fairway Pines are named after animals.
- Fisher Canyon - This community is north of Loghill Village. You can reach it by using County Road 1.
- Loghill Village - This part is in the southeast of Log Hill Mesa. Most of its streets are named after different types of trees. This community is so important that it gives its name to the entire larger area (the CDP).
Getting Around Loghill Village
Transportation Options
The closest airport with regular flights is Montrose Regional Airport. It is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) north of Loghill Village by road.
You can get to Loghill Village by car. You would exit west off of U.S. Route 550. Or, you can turn north off State Highway 62. State Highway 62 is also part of the beautiful San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway.
See also
In Spanish: Loghill Village para niños
