Gilman, Colorado: The Clifftop Company Town That Became a Superfund Site
Home › Colorado Ghost Towns › Gilman Gilman, Colorado ColoradoSilver & Zinc MiningMining era · 1879–198613 min read Founded 1880s silver camp; renamed Gilman in 1886 Peak ~1,500 (1885–86); 1,000+ in WWII Population 0 — evacuated 1984–86 Elevation 8,950 ft, on Battle Mountain County Eagle County, Colorado Status Abandoned; Eagle Mine Superfund site Closed to…