No Name, Colorado facts for kids
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No Name, Colorado
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Sign at Exit 119 of Interstate 70
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Location of the No Name CDP in Garfield County, Colorado.
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 No Name, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Garfield County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.179 sq mi (0.463 km2) |
| • Land | 0.179 sq mi (0.463 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,870 ft (1,790 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 117 |
| • Density | 654/sq mi (252.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Glenwood Springs 81601
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583271 |
No Name is a small community in Garfield County, Colorado, United States. It's called a 'census-designated place' (CDP) because the government counts its population separately. This helps them gather information about smaller areas. In 2020, about 117 people lived here. The area uses the Glenwood Springs post office.
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Location and Features of No Name
No Name is found in Colorado, just east of Glenwood Springs. You can reach it by taking exit 119 from Interstate 70. This highway runs through a beautiful area called Glenwood Canyon.
How No Name Got Its Name
The community of No Name gets its unusual name from a nearby creek and canyon, both called "No Name." This name has been around for a long time. It was even used for one of the boats on John Wesley Powell's famous expedition in 1869. Powell and his team explored and mapped the Colorado River. Their boats included the Emma Dean, Kitty Clyde's sister, Maid of the Canyon, and the No-Name.
Nearby Landmarks
Close to the community is the No Name Tunnel. This tunnel is part of Interstate 70, helping cars travel through the rugged landscape. The unique name of No Name has often been mentioned on lists of places with unusual names.
No Name in Movies
The exit sign for No Name even made a brief appearance in the 1971 movie Vanishing Point. If you watch closely, you might spot it as cars drive by.
Size of the Area
The No Name CDP covers a small area. It is about 0.463 square kilometers (or 0.179 square miles) in size. All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and Demographics
The United States Census Bureau collects information about how many people live in places like No Name. They first counted No Name as a CDP for the United States Census 2010.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in No Name has changed a little over the years:
- In 2010, the population was 123 people.
- In 2020, the population was 117 people.
This information helps us understand how communities grow or shrink.
Images for kids
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A sign for Exit 119 of Interstate 70, pointing to No Name, Colorado.
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A map showing the location of No Name within Garfield County, Colorado.
