Sneffels was a town in Ouray County, Colorado, United States named after Mount Sneffels.

History Mining era Sneffels was founded in 1875 and named after the mountain it was built on. The town peaked at 2000 people and grew largely between the mid-1880s until 1891. The Revenue Mill at Sneffels processed ore from the Virginius and other mines nearby. The mill complex employed around 600 men at its peak.Revenue Mill at Sneffels, Colo at Western Mining History

Modern day Today there are scattered remnants and a few nearby residents.

See also

List of ghost towns in Colorado

References

External links

Sneffels Ghost Town Information and Photos