St. Elmo

Sun shading (lidar)

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Historical map overlays

USGS scanned historical topographic maps. Enable an overlay and adjust its opacity. Works in 2D and 3D.

Sun azimuth: 315°   Sun altitude: 45°   Z factor: 1   Lidar opacity: 1
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St. Elmo

Ghost Town CO • Chaffee County
Description
Well-preserved 1880s gold and silver mining town in the Sawatch Range. One of Colorado's best surviving ghost towns.
Historical Notes
Founded 1880. Had hotels, saloons, a school, and telegraph. Mining declined after 1910s. Many original buildings remain; some privately owned but the main street is very photogenic and accessible.
Status / Verification preserved — Verified

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