Uravan
Ghost town in Montrose County, Colorado · Western Slope district
Founded
1936
Peak Population
~800
Elevation
5,000 ft
Primary Industry
other
County
Montrose
Coordinates
38.3672, -108.7378
History
Named for uranium and vanadium, the minerals mined here. Uravan was a company town operated during the uranium boom of the 1940s-60s. The entire town was demolished and buried due to radioactive contamination. Declared a Superfund site.
Visiting Uravan
What remains: Completely demolished and remediated. EPA Superfund site.
Access: Highway 141 along the Dolores River. Nothing remains.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Uravan?
Uravan is located in Montrose County, Colorado, in the Western Slope area at an elevation of 5,000 ft, coordinates 38.3672, -108.7378.
Can you visit Uravan today?
Highway 141 along the Dolores River. Nothing remains.
What remains at Uravan?
Completely demolished and remediated. EPA Superfund site.