BALDWIN

NAME: Baldwin
COUNTY: Gunnison
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 5
CLIMATE: Cold winter with snow, cool summer
BEST TIME TO VISIT:
Summer
COMMENTS: Near Gunnison, private property - lots for sale in the area including the ghost town.
REMAINS: Many original buildings.

Baldwin came into being because of a rich gold strike in 1897 although the town was mostly into coal and cattle. It survived throughout the years due to its good ranchland and coal mining. Its original position was across the hill from the present site and was moved to accomodate the railroad.


Baldwin
Courtesy Dolores Steele


Baldwin
Courtesy Dolores Steele


Baldwin
Courtesy Dolores Steele


Baldwin - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Baldwin - July,1999
Todd Underwood


Baldwin - July,1999
Todd Underwood


Baldwin - July,1999
Todd Underwood


Baldwin
Courtesy Dolores Steele


Baldwin
Courtesy Dolores Steele


School house is gone -- only the swings and slide are left standing
Courtesy Dolores Steele


Baldwin
Courtesy Dolores Steele


Baldwin - July,1999
Todd Underwood


Baldwin - July,1999
Todd Underwood


Baldwin - July,1999
Todd Underwood

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