Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Juanita. Juanita Ross Gray (June 28, 1916 – July 8, 1987) was a librarian in Denver, Colorado, who was known for her community outreach efforts.
Archuleta County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Chimney Rock, Gato, Pagosa Junction — Juanita keeps them company on the map.
The story of Juanita
Colorado's high-country ghost towns sit at altitudes that would give a flatlander nosebleeds — silver camps killed by an 1893 vote in Washington.
Juanita Ross Gray (June 28, 1916 – July 8, 1987) was a librarian in Denver, Colorado, who was known for her community outreach efforts.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Juanita is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Juanita is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Juanita is roughly 37.0272, -107.1506 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Juanita FAQs
01Where is Juanita located?
02What county is Juanita in?
03What is the history of Juanita?
04What remains at Juanita today?
05Can you visit Juanita?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Juanita Gray”), CC BY-SA.
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