Crystal, Colorado

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Crystal, Colorado is a historic ghost town in the Rocky Mountains known for its scenic alpine setting and the iconic Crystal Mill.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ghost town
unincorporated community
accessibleBy 4WD road
accessibleFrom Marble, Colorado
buildingEra late 19th century
buildingMaterial wooden structures
climate alpine climate
country United States of America
countySeatOfCounty Gunnison, Colorado
distanceToLandmark about 0.2 miles from Crystal Mill
elevation approximately 2896 meters
approximately 9500 feet
established 1880s
foundedAs mining camp
governingBody Gunnison County authorities
hasLandmark Crystal Mill
hasRecreation hiking
off-road driving
photography
hasRemnant abandoned cabins
old mining equipment
hasRiver Crystal River
historicEra Colorado silver boom
surface form: Colorado Silver Boom
knownFor Crystal Mill
historic mining-era buildings
scenic alpine setting
locatedIn Colorado
Crystal River
surface form: Crystal River Valley

Gunnison County, Colorado
Rocky Mountains
near Marble, Colorado
nearestCity Carbondale, Colorado
partOf White River National Forest
photographyDestination yes
populationStatus largely uninhabited
seasonal residents
postalStatus no active post office
preservationStatus partially preserved historic townsite
primaryIndustry silver mining
seasonalAccess primarily summer and early fall
status historic site
surroundedBy forested slopes
mountain peaks
timeZone Mountain Time Zone
tourismType backcountry tourism
heritage tourism
waterFeature Crystal River waterfall near town

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Marble, Colorado locatedNear Crystal, Colorado