Sawpit
Ghost town in San Miguel County, Colorado · San Miguel district
Founded
1880
Peak Population
~100
Elevation
7,950 ft
Primary Industry
other
County
San Miguel
Coordinates
37.9947, -108.0011
History
A lumber and sawmill settlement that provided timber for the mines around Telluride. The name comes from the pit-sawing of logs. Served as a minor stop along the Rio Grande Southern Railroad.
Visiting Sawpit
What remains: A few old structures, foundations, and cemetery.
Access: On Highway 145 between Telluride and Placerville. Passenger vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sawpit?
Sawpit is located in San Miguel County, Colorado, in the San Miguel area at an elevation of 7,950 ft, coordinates 37.9947, -108.0011.
Can you visit Sawpit today?
On Highway 145 between Telluride and Placerville. Passenger vehicle.
What remains at Sawpit?
A few old structures, foundations, and cemetery.