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Nearest Communities to Melina,
Listed County-By-County

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Melina, on a County-by-County basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Melina:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small community in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring counties in addition to the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance starting from Melina.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.

Melina is located in Bent County.

The following 5 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Bent County: Baca, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero & Prowers.

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 55 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Melina. Of these communities, 32 are located in counties other than Bent County.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<2> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home county for Melina (which is Bent County), we list the counties in alphabetical order and for each of those counties, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Melina

For the following list, only those counties that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

  • Bent County   (where Melina resides)
    • County Seat for Bent:   Las Animas
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Melina   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Melina.
      • Fort Lyon
        (Less than 2 miles to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Lyon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Lyon
        • Fort Lyon is located in Bent County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Lyon <4>
      • Las Animas Junction
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Las Animas Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Las Animas Junction
        • Las Animas Junction is located in Bent County
      • Las Animas
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Keller
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keller have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keller
        • Keller is located in Bent County
      • Kreybill
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kreybill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kreybill
        • Kreybill is located in Bent County
      • Boggsville ‑ Historic
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boggsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boggsville
        • Boggsville is located in Bent County
      • Cornelia
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornelia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornelia
        • Cornelia is located in Bent County
      • Hilton
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hilton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilton
        • Hilton is located in Bent County
      • Riverdale
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverdale
        • Riverdale is located in Bent County
      • Marlman
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marlman have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marlman
        • Marlman is located in Bent County
      • Gilpin
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilpin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilpin
        • Gilpin is located in Bent County
      • Caddoa ‑ Historic
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Caddoa. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caddoa
        • Caddoa is located in Bent County
      • Continue List   (11 more) ...
        • Hasty
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Lubers
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lubers have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lubers
          • Lubers is located in Bent County
        • Able
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Able have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Able
          • Able is located in Bent County
        • McClave
          (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McClave have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McClave
          • McClave is located in Bent County
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McClave <4>
        • Four Corners Crossing
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Corners Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Corners Crossing
          • Four Corners Crossing is located in Bent County
        • Keesee
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keesee have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keesee
          • Keesee is located in Bent County
        • Old Fort Lyons
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Fort Lyons have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Fort Lyons
          • Old Fort Lyons is located in Bent County
        • Prowers
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prowers have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prowers
          • Prowers is located in Bent County
        • Toonerville
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toonerville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toonerville
          • Toonerville is located in Bent County
        • Big Bend
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Bend
          • Big Bend is located in Bent County
        • Ruxton
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruxton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruxton
          • Ruxton is located in Bent County
  • Crowley County
  • Kiowa County
    • County Seat for Kiowa:   Eads
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Melina   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Melina.
      • Arlington
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Arlington. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington
        • Arlington is located in Kiowa County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arlington <4>
      • Heath
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heath have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heath
        • Heath is located in Kiowa County
      • Haswell
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haswell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haswell
        • Haswell is located in Kiowa County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 74 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Haswell <4>
      • Galatea
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Galatea. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galatea
        • Galatea is located in Kiowa County
      • Hawkins
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawkins have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawkins
        • Hawkins is located in Kiowa County
  • Otero County
    • County Seat for Otero:   La Junta
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Melina   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Melina.
      • Hadley
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hadley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hadley
        • Hadley is located in Otero County
      • Old Fort Bent ‑ Historic
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Fort Bent have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Fort Bent
        • Old Fort Bent is located in Otero County
      • Castiel
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castiel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castiel
        • Castiel is located in Otero County
      • Casa
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Casa have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casa
        • Casa is located in Otero County
      • Cheraw
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Orr
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orr have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orr
        • Orr is located in Otero County
      • La Junta Village
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Junta Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Junta Village
        • La Junta Village is located in Otero County
      • North La Junta
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North La Junta have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North La Junta
        • North La Junta is located in Otero County
      • La Junta
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • La Junta Gardens
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Junta Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Junta Gardens
        • La Junta Gardens is located in Otero County
      • Randall
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Randall have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randall
        • Randall is located in Otero County
      • Shelton
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shelton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelton
        • Shelton is located in Otero County
      • Continue List   (10 more) ...
        • Ormega
          (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ormega have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ormega
          • Ormega is located in Otero County
        • Hays
          (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hays have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hays
          • Hays is located in Otero County
        • Swink
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swink have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swink
          • Swink is located in Otero County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 595 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Swink <4>
        • Higbee
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Higbee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Higbee
          • Higbee is located in Otero County
        • Newdale
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newdale
          • Newdale is located in Otero County
        • Krammes
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Krammes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Krammes
          • Krammes is located in Otero County
        • Roberta
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberta have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberta
          • Roberta is located in Otero County
        • Benton
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benton
          • Benton is located in Otero County
        • Hawley
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawley
          • Hawley is located in Otero County
        • Rocky Ford
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Ford
          • Rocky Ford is located in Otero County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,806 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rocky Ford <4>
  • Prowers County
    • County Website:   www.prowerscounty.net/
    • County Seat for Prowers:   Lamar
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Melina   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Melina.
      • Wiley
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wiley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wiley
        • Wiley is located in Prowers County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 395 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wiley <4>
      • Beta
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beta have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beta
        • Beta is located in Prowers County
      • Sugar
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar
        • Sugar is located in Prowers County
      • Lamar
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamar
        • Lamar is located in Prowers County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,641 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lamar <4>

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Melina) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Melina. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.0995, Longitude: -103.1866       In this case, the coordinates for Melina have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking.

We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now.

Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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