Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Gothic

Ghost town in Gunnison County, Colorado · Gunnison district

Founded
1879
Peak Population
~1,000
Elevation
9,500 ft
Primary Industry
silver
County
Gunnison
Coordinates
38.9583, -106.9889
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History

Founded in 1879, Gothic boomed to 1,000 residents with over 200 buildings. Silver crash of 1893 killed the town. In 1928, Dr. John C. Johnson established the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) in the abandoned townsite, and it remains one of the premier mountain research stations in the world.

Visiting Gothic

What remains: Home to Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL). Three original buildings remain. Research station.

Access: County Road 317 from Crested Butte (about 7 miles). Dirt road, passenger car OK.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gothic?

Gothic is located in Gunnison County, Colorado, in the Gunnison area at an elevation of 9,500 ft, coordinates 38.9583, -106.9889.

Can you visit Gothic today?

County Road 317 from Crested Butte (about 7 miles). Dirt road, passenger car OK.

What remains at Gothic?

Home to Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL). Three original buildings remain. Research station.

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