Colorado Ghost Town Books/Maps
Last Chance Colorado Townsite - Ghost town
Not to be confused with the "last Chance" mine in Creede. The Texas Montana trail went through here. One of the photos shows some of the brands. This town grew as the automobile industry grew in the early 19th century and then died off as the interstate 70 bypassed it in the 50's. Established in 1925 and no official post office but you could stop at the general store and pick up your mail. Some claim it got it's name because it was the "Last Chance" for food, water, gas, a hotel and a bathroom before you head east out of Colorado towards Kansas. I used the Porta Potty in the rest area.
Photos courtesy of Mike Sinnwell September 2009
Rocky Mountain Profiles Colorado Ghost Towns and Colorado Photos – Niwot Colorado