CRYSTAL

NAME: Crystal
COUNTY: Gunnison
ROADS: 4WD
GRID: 4
CLIMATE: Cold winter with snow, cool summer
BEST TIME TO VISIT:
Summer

COMMENTS: Through Marble,a much photographed location - one can never have enough pictures of the hydroelectric plant.
REMAINS: Mining remnants and the famous cliff/creek building.

The first mining in the Crystal area took place in the 1860's, but the roads were so poor it wasn't until the 1880's that it really picked up. There were a half dozen mines by 1893 producing silver, lead, and zinc. The average population in Crystal was 500. There was a hotel, post office, two newspapers(one called the Crystal River Current, the other The Silver Lance), general stores, pool hall, the Crystal Club and more. As the mines played out, so did the town although the are has never really been deserted. The area is still a sportsmans paradise today and there are several cabins in the area. The road to Crystal goes through Marble and eventually winds through Schofield pass end Gothic on its way to Crested Butte - The road is suitable for walking and that is about it. Most people take the road from Marble to get to Crystal.


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal
Copyright: The Aurora Gallery/Wes Shrader Photography


Crystal
Copyright: The Aurora Gallery/Wes Shrader Photography


Crystal
Courtesy Dolores Steele


Crystal
Courtesy Dolores Steele


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant
Courtesy Dolores Steele


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant
Courtesy Dolores Steele


Crystal Club - exclusive club for men
Courtesy Dolores Steele


House
Courtesy Dolores Steele


Crystal
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


Crystal
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


Crystal
Courtesy Mike Woodfin

 


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal Hydroelectric Plant - July, 1999
Todd Underwood


Crystal
Copyright: The Aurora Gallery/Wes Shrader Photography


Crystal
Copyright: The Aurora Gallery/Wes Shrader Photography


Crystal
Copyright: The Aurora Gallery/Wes Shrader Photography


Crystal
Courtesy Dolores Steele


Crystal
Courtesy Dolores Steele


Crystal
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


Crystal
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


Crystal
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


Crystal
Courtesy Mike Woodfin

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