Sneffels, Colorado
Appearance
Sneffels was a town in Ouray County, Colorado, United States named after Mount Sneffels.[1] It lay west of Camp Bird.
History
Mining era
Sneffels was founded in 1875 and named after the mountain it was built on.[1] The town peaked at 2000 people and grew largely between the mid-1880s until 1891.[1]
Modern day
Today there are scattered remnants and a few nearby residents.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Sneffels, Colorado". Retrieved April 9, 2011.
External links
- Sneffels Ghost Town Information and Photos
- "Sneffels (historical)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-12-26.
37°58′31″N 107°44′59″W / 37.97527°N 107.74978°W