Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Lytle. Matthew Robert Lytle (born September 4, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for the Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL).
El Paso County holds 12 documented ghost towns, including Bijou Basin, Eastonville, Edgerton — Lytle keeps them company on the map.
The story of Lytle
Colorado's high-country ghost towns sit at altitudes that would give a flatlander nosebleeds — silver camps killed by an 1893 vote in Washington.
Matthew Robert Lytle (born September 4, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for the Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. Lytle was also a member of the Rhein Fire, Montreal Alouettes, Baltimore Ravens, and Colorado Crush.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Lytle 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 Lytle 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.
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
Lytle FAQs
01Where is Lytle located?
02What county is Lytle in?
03What is the history of Lytle?
04What remains at Lytle today?
05Can you visit Lytle?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Matt Lytle”), CC BY-SA.
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