El Paso, county (2,129 sq mi/5,514 sq km; 1990 pop. 397,014), E central Colo.; Colorado Springs; 38°50'N 104°31'W. Wheat and livestock area, drained by Fountain Creek and Big Sandy creeks. Cattle, wheat, oats, sorghum. Coal mining; mfg. and tourist trade at Colorado Springs. Includes part of Pike Natl. Forest in W. Pikes Peak in W is a prominent landmark. Garden of the Gods rock formations in W. U.S Air Force Acad. in NW; part of Fort Carson Military Reserve in SW. Ramah State Wildlife Area in NE. Urbanized in W center (Colorado Springs area). Formed 1861.
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Colorado Springs; 38°50'N 104°31'W. Wheat and livestock area, drained by Fountain Creek and Big Sandy creeks. Cattle, wheat, oats, sorghum. Coal mining; mfg. and tourist trade at Colorado Springs. Includes part of Pike Natl. Forest in W. Pikes Peak in W is a prominent landmark. Garden of the Gods rock formations in W. U.S Air Force Acad. in NW; part of Fort Carson Military Reserve in SW. Ramah State Wildlife Area in NE. Urbanized in W center (Colorado Springs area). Formed 1861.
