Colorado Ghost Towns + Map | Abandoned Towns and Mining …
Year-round you can explore the best abandoned, old ghost towns in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and beyond. Some high-elevation former mining camps are only accessible in the summer. 2WD cars will be fine for most, though, some require a high-clearance 4×4 or a hike-to-access.
10 Authentic Old West Towns in Colorado - Uncover Colorado
2024年4月20日 · Tales about mining for gold and silver, rowdy saloons, and gun-slinging showdowns. When the mines started to close and the value of silver declined, these old mining towns went belly up, and to save them they turned to tourism to help stay afloat.
Uravan, Colorado – Activities and Events | Montrose County
Uravan, CO is an abandoned uranium mining town in Montrose County. What used to be a thriving mining town with thousands of residents and bustling businesses is now a ghost town and what is called a “Superfund Site”.
Bonanza, CO Ghost Town – by Villa Grove - Uncover Colorado
A former silver mining town, Bonanza means “prosperity” in Spanish. A resident of Salida by the name of Tom Cooke was up in the high country searching for horses, when he discovered ore deposits here. A town quickly sprung up. After two years between 1,000 and 1,500 residents called Bonanza home.
Explore these Ghost Towns near Denver - Uncover Colorado
2024年9月6日 · The abandoned Eagle Mine in the deserted ghost town of Gilman. Photo: David Casteel. This abandoned mining community is located south of Vail in Eagle County, near what was once the most successful, and wealthiest, mining district in the county.
Gilman, Colorado Ghost Town – near Vail | Eagle County
In 1882, the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad reached the mining camp of Belden at the base of the cliff. By 1899, there were 300 people in town, as even a newspaper, the Gilman Enterprise. The area was mined until 1984 when the EPA demanded it be closed due to toxic conditions.
Which ghost towns are near what Colorado towns? - Uncover …
2024年7月16日 · The continental divide runs north-south just west of town and there are plenty of abandoned mining villages on both sides of the famous range. Clear Creek Canyon has 4 former towns to scout out, suitable for 2WD, but on a rough rutted road.
Animas Forks, CO Ghost Town – by Silverton - Uncover Colorado
Mining, speculation, and processing mills spurred Animas Forks’ growth. But by 1910, most of the mining had stopped in the area. Animas Forks was a ghost town by the 1920s.
Climax, CO Ghost Town – near Leadville | Lake County - Uncover …
Today it’s still considered an unincorporated mining village, and not technically a ghost town. Learn more about Climax’s present operations. Getting There. From Leadville – Take CO 91 3 miles north from town until you reach the Climax Mine. This is where the town stood. Climax Molybdenum Mine. Photo: Gord McKenna Details. Nearby Town ...
Guston, CO Ghost Town – by Ouray - Uncover Colorado
About 11 miles south of Ouray, Colorado, visitors can find the abandoned mining town of Guston. While most of the land is private property, it is still possible to see parts of the ghost town, the surrounding mines, and some of the partially collapsed buildings.