Lake City is in the only incorporated township in 1,117-square-mile Hinsdale County, a veritable frontier region that's made up of 96 percent public lands, including four wilderness areas. Indeed, the county has the fewest miles of road per capita, along with the most land area located beyond road access, making Hinsdale County the most remote county in the lower 48. A total of approximately 1,000 acres were listed for sale in Hinsdale County, Colorado, recently, representing a total value of $11 million in Hinsdale County ranches, farms, hunting land and other rural land and acreage for sale. Hinsdale County ranks 59th in the Rocky Mountain State for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Among cities in Hinsdale County with farms, ranches, hunting land and other land for sale, Lake City featured the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, tourism and recreation are important factors in the Hinsdale County economy. Hinsdale County is the 41st largest county (1,123 square miles) in Colorado. It's located in the Southwest Colorado region of the state.