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 around 1,000 acres were listed for sale in Hinsdale County, Colorado, recently, representing a combined nearly $10 million in Hinsdale County land and rural real estate for sale. Hinsdale County ranks 61st out of 64 counties in the Rocky Mountain State for the total acreage of land currently advertised for sale. Of all land and rural real estate for sale in Hinsdale County, Lake City featured the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, Hinsdale County's economy is dependent on tourism and recreation. Hinsdale County is Colorado's 41st biggest county (1,123 square miles). It's located in the Southwest Colorado region of the state.