Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Red Mountain Town

Ghost town in Ouray/San Juan County, Colorado · San Juan Mountains district

Founded
1883
Peak Population
~600
Elevation
11,018 ft
Primary Industry
silver
County
Ouray/San Juan
Coordinates
37.8967, -107.7114
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History

Part of the Red Mountain mining district between Silverton and Ouray. Three towns occupied the pass area: Red Mountain Town, Red Mountain City, and Congress. Together they may have had up to 10,000 residents. The Yankee Girl and Guston mines were among the richest.

Visiting Red Mountain Town

What remains: Few structures remain, visible from Highway 550

Access: Visible from the Million Dollar Highway (US 550). Some structures accessible on foot.

Photos

Notes on image say: "Red Mountain, Ouray Co, Colo. winter, altitude 13000 feet No. 31 Brumfield & Gilbert. Ouray." Red Mountain City, Ouray County
Notes on image say: "Red Mountain, Ouray Co, Colo. winter, altitude 13000 feet No. 31 Brumfield & Gilbert. — Thomas Michael McKee (Public domain)
Main street and business district of Red Mountain Town (then also known as Red Mountain City), Colorado, c. 1890. Taken by W. J. Carpenter for an albu
Main street and business district of Red Mountain Town (then also known as Red Mountain City), Colorado, c. 18 — W. J. Carpenter (Public domain)
Red Mountain Number 3 with the ghost town of Red Mountain.
Red Mountain Number 3 with the ghost town of Red Mountain. — User:Rodyx (Public domain)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Red Mountain Town?

Red Mountain Town is located in Ouray/San Juan County, Colorado, in the San Juan Mountains area at an elevation of 11,018 ft, coordinates 37.8967, -107.7114.

Can you visit Red Mountain Town today?

Visible from the Million Dollar Highway (US 550). Some structures accessible on foot.

What remains at Red Mountain Town?

Few structures remain, visible from Highway 550

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