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Gilman, Colorado

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Gilman, Eagle Co., Colorado
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.

orig Clinton, then Battle Mountain, Rock Creek

RR Stop 1881, Eagle Co.
Town Est 1886
PO Closed 1985

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Coordinates:   39°31'57"N   106°23'45"W

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  • zaqston (guest)
    One of the coolest ghost towns I've ever seen. It looks like fodder for Stephen King with it having been abruptly abandoned (fairly recently) in 84'. Too bad you can't get very close. It was still worth the drive by in any case.
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