Walsh, Colorado

Walsh is a statutory town in Baca [County, Colorado|Baca County], Colorado, United States. The population was 543 at the 2020 census.

History

A post office called Walsh has been in operation since 1926.
The community was named after one Mr. Walsh, an Atchison, Topeka and [Santa Fe Railway] official.

Geography

Walsh is located in eastern Baca County. U.S. Route 160 passes along the north edge of the town, leading west to Springfield, the county seat, and east to Johnson City, Kansas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Walsh has a cold [semi-arid climate], abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Walsh was on July 17, 2022, while the coldest temperature recorded was on January 18, 1984.