Vanadium
Ghost town in San Miguel County, Colorado · San Miguel district
Founded
1900
Peak Population
~200
Elevation
8,600 ft
Primary Industry
other
County
San Miguel
Coordinates
37.9080, -107.8600
History
Named for the vanadium ore processed here, later became involved in uranium processing during the Cold War. The Vanadium Corporation of America operated a mill at this site. Part of Colorado's uranium/vanadium mining history on the Western Slope.
Visiting Vanadium
What remains: Mill site ruins, foundations, and some structures along the San Miguel River.
Access: Along Highway 145 west of Telluride. Passenger vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Vanadium?
Vanadium is located in San Miguel County, Colorado, in the San Miguel area at an elevation of 8,600 ft, coordinates 37.9080, -107.8600.
Can you visit Vanadium today?
Along Highway 145 west of Telluride. Passenger vehicle.
What remains at Vanadium?
Mill site ruins, foundations, and some structures along the San Miguel River.