Download or read book Colorado s Scenic Ghost Towns written by Lorraine S. Bonebrake and published by Westcliffe Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Colorado Ghost Towns and Mining Camps written by Sandra Dallas and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Depicts the history of more than one hundred Colorado towns abandoned after the end of the mining boom
Download or read book Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots written by Caroline Bancroft and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caroline Bancroft's 'Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots' is a meticulously researched and insightful exploration of the abandoned settlements and hidden gems scattered throughout the American West. Through vivid descriptions and historical anecdotes, Bancroft brings to life the rich tapestry of these forgotten places, from the remnants of bustling mining towns to the majestic mountain landscapes that have captivated travelers for centuries. Her writing is both evocative and informative, painting a vivid picture of the unique history and culture of each location she explores. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of history, geography, and folklore in the American West. Caroline Bancroft, a renowned historian and author, has dedicated her career to uncovering the hidden stories of the American West. Her passion for preserving the region's history and heritage shines through in 'Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots', offering readers a glimpse into her deep knowledge and expertise on the subject. Bancroft's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book a valuable resource for both scholars and casual readers alike, inviting them to discover the untold tales of the West's most intriguing places. I highly recommend 'Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots' to anyone with a curiosity for the history and folklore of the American West. Whether you are a history buff, a travel enthusiast, or simply appreciate a well-crafted narrative, Bancroft's book will transport you to a world of forgotten landscapes and untold stories, leaving a lasting impression on your understanding of the region's colorful past.
Download or read book Ghost Towns of Colorado written by Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Colorado and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ghost Towns of the Colorado Rockies written by Robert L. Brown and published by Caxton Press. This book was released on 1968 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press This book features information and travel directions for sixty of Colorado's ghost towns and mining camps. There is an informal history of each town, along with early and contemporary photographs to aid in site identification.
Download or read book Colorado s Best Ghost Towns written by Kenneth Christian Jessen and published by . This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From old mining camps high in the Rockies to Mesa Verde in the south to homestead villages in the east, Kenneth Jessen presents the top 105 ghost towns of Colorado, selected from his 40-plus years of exploring over 1,600 ghost towns throughout the state. Each ghost town comes to life through color photos and a brief history; complete with descriptive directions and map coordinates"--P. [4] of cover.
Download or read book Colorado Ghost Towns written by Robert L. Brown and published by Caxton Press. This book was released on 1972-07 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press This is the third in Robert Brown's series of picturesque guidebooks to another era. In text and photographs he has captured the sense of the historic as well as the nostalgic of a new selection of ghost towns and mining camps that dot the back country byways and high mountain valleys of Colorado.
Download or read book Ghosts of Park County written by John K. Aldrich and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghosts of Park County is John K. Aldrich¿s classic ghost town and historic mining camp guide, updated with GPS locations and elevations. Aldrich¿s Ghosts is a colorful and engaging history of Park County's boom-and-bust mining towns. You¿ll follow the footsteps of the determined men and women who lived the Colorado gold and silver rushes.Gold was the principal mineral mined in Park County, Colorado, and the county ranks eighth in the state in gold production. Most of the production came from the northwest part of the county along the east slope of the Mosquito Range. Placer gold was discovered in Park County in 1859. The placers were found in the streams of South Park; later rich lode deposits were discovered at the headwaters of the South Platte and its tributaries. Ghosts of Park County features the historic towns of Como, Fairplay, and Alma, and locations in the Mosquito Range and Pike National Forest.Numerous color photographs and our exclusive 16x20 inch topographic map showing site locations will help you explore Colorado¿s mountain history from your armchair or from back country roads and trails.Ghosts of Park County is one in our series of books on the ghost towns and mining camps of Colorado. There are 14 additional titles in John Aldrich¿s series available through Columbine Ink, a Denver-based regional publisher. Read them all for a journey you¿ll enjoy time and again!
Download or read book Stampede to Timberline written by Muriel Sibell Wolle and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to the Colorado Ghost Towns and Mining Camps written by Perry Eberhart and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Colorado Ghost Town Travels the High Rockies written by Jeff Eberle and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 21st Century guide book to the ghost towns and mining camps of the High Rockies region of Colorado featuring over 150 photographs- most full-color with a few black & white historic photos for reference. Featured in this book are sites located in Lake County and Summit County, Colorado. GPS coordinates for each site included in the text.
Download or read book Former Populated Places in Colorado written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 24. Chapters: Ghost towns in Colorado, Gilman, Colorado, Virginia Dale, Colorado, Animas Forks, Colorado, Chivington, Colorado, List of ghost towns in Colorado, Arapahoe, Colorado, Ashcroft, Colorado, Rosita, Colorado, Climax, Colorado, Tarryall, Colorado, Silver Creek, Colorado, Querida, Colorado, Nathrop, Colorado, Altman, Colorado, Buckskin Joe, Colorado, Cliff Palace, Manhattan, Colorado, Eureka, Colorado, St. Elmo, Colorado, Dearfield, Colorado, Uravan, Colorado, Carpenter, Colorado, Nevadaville, Colorado, Caribou, Colorado, Crystal, Colorado, Oro City, Colorado, Old Roach, Colorado, McPhee Reservoir, Mary Murphy Mine, Garo, Colorado, Saints John, Colorado, Keota, Colorado, Madrid, Colorado, Russell Gulch, Colorado, Tincup, Colorado, Duncan, Colorado, Calumet, Colorado, Alpine, Colorado, Dyersville, Colorado, Dakan, Colorado, Stout, Colorado, Ludlow, Colorado, Lenado, Colorado, Osier, Colorado, Dallas, Colorado, Colfax, Colorado, Juanita, Colorado. Excerpt: Gilman is an abandoned mining town in southeastern Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The U.S. Post Office at Minturn (ZIP Code 81645) now serves Gilman postal addresses. Founded in 1886 during the Colorado Silver Boom, the town later became a center of lead and zinc mining in Colorado, centered around the now-flooded Eagle Mine. It was abandoned in 1984 by order of the Environmental Protection Agency because of toxic pollutants, including contamination of the ground water, as well as unprofitability of the mines. It is currently a ghost town on private property and is strictly off limits to the public. At the time of the abandonment, the mining operations were owned by Viacom International. As of 2007, The Ginn Company has plans to build a private ski resort with private home sites across Battle Mountain --- including development at the Gilman townsite. On February...
Download or read book Atlas of Colorado Ghost Towns written by Leanne C. Boyd and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jeep Trails to Colorado Ghost Towns written by Robert L. Brown and published by Caxton Press. This book was released on 1963 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press Settle into your four-wheel-drive vehicle or a chair and take off for the mining camps of Colorado! This book is an illustrated history of fifty-nine towns famous during the gold and silver rushes of the 1800s, with directions on how to get to each.
Download or read book Colorado Traveler Colorado Ghost Towns written by Carolyn Bauer and published by American Traveler Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As you travel the state, read about the life and times of people from years past. An excellent map in the centrefold, and driving directions on each page make it easy to find the ghost towns, some now abandoned and others alive with new "pioneers".
Download or read book Ghost Towns Colorado Style Central region written by Kenneth Jessen and published by Jv Publications. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Atlas of Colorado Ghost Towns written by Leanne C. Boyd and published by . This book was released on 1985-07-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
