Eastern Plains
Sheridan Lake, Colorado
Sheridan Lake sits in Kiowa County. For property records, taxes, vehicle work, and most local services, start with the county tied to the exact address.
- Place type
- Incorporated municipality
- County footprint
- Kiowa
- Colorado region
- Eastern Plains
A nearby story: Near Eads, the Sand Creek Massacre site is sacred ground the National Park Service cares for
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Kiowa County
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Notes from Kiowa County
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History and culture - Kiowa County
Near Eads, the Sand Creek Massacre site is sacred ground the National Park Service cares for
The Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in Kiowa County is a place of mourning for the Cheyenne and Arapaho people, and the National Park Service is the agency that protects and explains it.
Read note ->Water and land - Kiowa County
In Kiowa County, much of the water under the land comes from High Plains aquifers
Much of Kiowa County draws groundwater from the Ogallala and other High Plains and alluvial aquifers, and a well is permitted and limited by the state, not unlimited.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Kiowa County
Queens State Wildlife Area near Eads is for hunting and fishing, with its own pass rules
Queens State Wildlife Area and its Great Plains reservoirs in Kiowa County are managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and visitors generally need a license or a State Wildlife Area pass.
Read note ->Cars and driving - Kiowa County
On Kiowa County's plains, the weather is the road hazard to plan around
Kiowa County's open Eastern Plains see severe thunderstorms, large hail, high wind, and ground blizzards, so the National Weather Service forecast is part of driving here.
Read note ->Local rules - Kiowa County
In Kiowa County, town limits change which rulebook you use
In Kiowa County, whether a parcel sits inside a town like Eads or out in the open county decides which government answers your question.
Read note ->Money and taxes - Kiowa County
In Kiowa County, two different offices handle your property tax
A Kiowa County property tax bill is built from value, an assessment rate, and local mill levies, with the assessor setting value and the treasurer collecting the bill.
Read note ->Home and property - Kiowa County
On rural Kiowa County land, know who answers a fire or 911 call
On scattered plains property in Kiowa County, fire protection and emergency response depend on local districts and county roads, which is worth checking before you buy.
Read note ->History and culture - Kiowa County
The Murdock Building in Eads is a county-owned landmark with a Sand Creek story
The historic Murdock Building in downtown Eads is owned by Kiowa County and has served as a senior center and has housed National Park Service space connected to the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site.
Read note ->Sources and review
Where this place listing comes from
Colorado's State Demography Office maintains the incorporated municipality roster and the county relationships used on this page.
Use this carefully: A mailing address can use a city or town name even when the property is outside that municipality. Confirm the exact address before relying on a local rule.
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