Dinosaur, village (1990 pop. 324), Mofatt co., NW Colo., near Utah line, 75 mi/121 km WSW of Craig, Colo., and 30 mi/48 km ESE of Vernal, Utah; 40°14'N 109°00'W. Elev. c.5,900 ft/1,798 m. S gateway to Dinosaur Natl. Monument 15 mi/24 km N. Artesian springs in area. Formerly Artesia, name change c.1965.