FIVE PICTURE FRIDAY! - Ghost Town

Taken July 30, 2025

Along a rocky road north of Silverton, Colorado, the remains of Animas Forks slowly decay in the San Juan Mountains. At an altitude of over 11,000 feet, the remaining wood and stone buildings valiantly try to resist the harsh climate, briefly visited each summer with wildflowers and jeep tourists. From the 1870’s to the early 20th century as many as 450 people called Animas Forks home. But the mines played out and the climate took its toll, leaving only memories and a few shacks in the spectacular wilderness.

About “Five Picture Friday”

Every other Friday, I produce a short photo-essay on an interesting location. I try to capture the essence of the place, distilled down into a few images. It’s a fun way to practice my photography, and I hope you enjoy a little armchair travel!

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All content and opinions are solely those of the author (Jack), and not representative of my employer, former employers, clients, anyone in Congress, my family, former college roommates, Baptists, the good citizens of Colorado, or my dog Mabel.