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Lytle

A ghost town of unknown status in El Paso County, Colorado.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Lytle FAQs

01Where is Lytle located?
Lytle is in El Paso County, Colorado. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Lytle in?
Lytle sits in El Paso County, Colorado. See our full guide to ghost towns in El Paso County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of 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). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
04What remains at Lytle 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.
05Can you visit Lytle?
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.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Matt Lytle”), CC BY-SA.

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