) State map highlighting Mesa County Mineral County 079 Creede 1893-03-27 Split from Hinsdale , Rio Grande , and Saguache counties. Named from the plentiful mineral deposits found in the area. &&&&&&&&&&&&0929.&&&&&0 929 &&&&&&&&&&&02274.420000 2,274.42 sq mi ( &&&&&&&&&&&05891.&&&&&0 5,891 km 2 ) State map highlighting Mineral County Moffat County 081 Craig 1911-02-27 Split