Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Montgomery

Ghost town in Park County, Colorado · South Park district

Founded
1861
Peak Population
~1,000
Elevation
10,873 ft
Primary Industry
gold
County
Park
Coordinates
39.3470, -106.0720
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History

A gold rush town with over 1,000 residents, several hotels, a dance hall, five sawmills, and 150 cabins. Silver discoveries in 1881 brought renewed prosperity, but the 1893 crash ended it. In 1957, Montgomery Reservoir was built, flooding the 95-acre townsite. Colorado's second 'underwater ghost town' after Dillon.

Visiting Montgomery

What remains: Completely submerged under Montgomery Reservoir since 1957.

Access: The townsite is underwater. Reservoir visible from Highway 9 near Hoosier Pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Montgomery?

Montgomery is located in Park County, Colorado, in the South Park area at an elevation of 10,873 ft, coordinates 39.3470, -106.0720.

Can you visit Montgomery today?

The townsite is underwater. Reservoir visible from Highway 9 near Hoosier Pass.

What remains at Montgomery?

Completely submerged under Montgomery Reservoir since 1957.

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