Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Gilman

Ghost town in Eagle County, Colorado · Eagle Valley district

Founded
1886
Peak Population
~500
Elevation
8,900 ft
Primary Industry
silver
County
Eagle
Coordinates
39.5308, -106.3900
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History

A zinc and silver mining town owned by the New Jersey Zinc Company. In 1984, the EPA declared it a Superfund site due to severe groundwater and soil contamination from mining waste. All residents were evacuated in 1984 and the town was closed. The buildings remain eerily intact but are extremely hazardous.

Visiting Gilman

What remains: OFF LIMITS. EPA Superfund site since 1986. Visible from Highway 24 but entry is strictly prohibited.

Access: CLOSED TO PUBLIC. Visible from Highway 24 near Minturn. Do not attempt entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gilman?

Gilman is located in Eagle County, Colorado, in the Eagle Valley area at an elevation of 8,900 ft, coordinates 39.5308, -106.3900.

Can you visit Gilman today?

CLOSED TO PUBLIC. Visible from Highway 24 near Minturn. Do not attempt entry.

What remains at Gilman?

OFF LIMITS. EPA Superfund site since 1986. Visible from Highway 24 but entry is strictly prohibited.

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