Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Tercio

Ghost town in Las Animas County, Colorado · Trinidad Coalfield district

Founded
1901
Peak Population
~500
Elevation
7,600 ft
Primary Industry
coal
County
Las Animas
Coordinates
37.0519, -104.9967
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History

Named 'Third' in Spanish, the third CF&I coal camp. Located in a remote valley near the New Mexico border. The company town included housing, school, store, and saloon.

Visiting Tercio

What remains: Scattered ruins on private ranch land.

Access: Remote. County roads south of Trinidad. May require permission.

Photos

A view of part of the cemetery in the ghost town of Tercio, Colorado. The land in the picture was once within the Maxwell Land Grant.
A view of part of the cemetery in the ghost town of Tercio, Colorado. The land in the picture was once within — Jeffrey Beall (CC BY 4.0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tercio?

Tercio is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, in the Trinidad Coalfield area at an elevation of 7,600 ft, coordinates 37.0519, -104.9967.

Can you visit Tercio today?

Remote. County roads south of Trinidad. May require permission.

What remains at Tercio?

Scattered ruins on private ranch land.

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