Gilman
Toxic Cliff Town
State: Colorado
County: Eagle County
Founded: 1886
Abandoned: 1984
Peak Population: 1,000
Gilman was a zinc and lead mining town perched dramatically on a 1,000-foot cliff above Eagle River. The EPA declared it a Superfund site due to toxic contamination, and all 1,000 residents were evacuated in 1984. Entry is prohibited.
Quick Facts
- EPA Superfund site
- 1,000-foot cliff
- Entry prohibited
Location
Address: Gilman, CO (off-limits)
Coordinates: 39.5333, -106.3833