Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Masters

Ghost town in Weld County, Colorado · Eastern Plains district

Founded
1900
Peak Population
~100
Elevation
4,600 ft
Primary Industry
railroad
County
Weld
Coordinates
40.3094, -104.2450
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History

Named for a local rancher who owned the land. Post office operated from 1900 to 1967. Had a store, beet dump, pool hall, and school by 1920. Located on a rail line from LaSalle to Julesburg built by the Colorado Central Railroad. Union Pacific abandoned the rail line in the 1990s.

Visiting Masters

What remains: No remains. Former railroad and sugar beet town.

Access: County roads east of Greeley near the South Platte River.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Masters?

Masters is located in Weld County, Colorado, in the Eastern Plains area at an elevation of 4,600 ft, coordinates 40.3094, -104.2450.

Can you visit Masters today?

County roads east of Greeley near the South Platte River.

What remains at Masters?

No remains. Former railroad and sugar beet town.

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