Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Anaconda

Ghost town in Teller County, Colorado · Cripple Creek district

Founded
1894
Peak Population
~1,000
Elevation
9,600 ft
Primary Industry
gold
County
Teller
Coordinates
38.7258, -105.1614
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History

Named after the famous Anaconda copper mine in Montana. A thriving gold mining camp in the Cripple Creek district with several productive mines in the vicinity.

Visiting Anaconda

What remains: Semi-ghost. Some residents and historic structures.

Access: Highway 67 south of Goldfield.

Photos

Sep 1900. 20 Sheet(s). Includes Anaconda, Gillett.
Sep 1900. 20 Sheet(s). Includes Anaconda, Gillett. — Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain)
Dec 1908. 32 Sheet(s). Includes Anaconda, Elkton, Gillett.
Dec 1908. 32 Sheet(s). Includes Anaconda, Elkton, Gillett. — Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Anaconda?

Anaconda is located in Teller County, Colorado, in the Cripple Creek area at an elevation of 9,600 ft, coordinates 38.7258, -105.1614.

Can you visit Anaconda today?

Highway 67 south of Goldfield.

What remains at Anaconda?

Semi-ghost. Some residents and historic structures.

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