You don't stumble onto Midway by accident. That's rather the point. Midway House, also known as Broken M Bar Ranch and Meyer Ranch, is an 1889 Queen Anne ranch house located near Aspen Park, Colorado. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Gunnison County holds 20 documented ghost towns, including Abbeyville, Aberdeen, Baldwin — Midway keeps them company on the map.
The story of Midway
Colorado's high-country ghost towns sit at altitudes that would give a flatlander nosebleeds — silver camps killed by an 1893 vote in Washington.
Midway House, also known as Broken M Bar Ranch and Meyer Ranch, is an 1889 Queen Anne ranch house located near Aspen Park, Colorado. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Midway 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 Midway 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 Midway is roughly 39.5466, -105.2776 — 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
Midway FAQs
01Where is Midway located?
02What county is Midway in?
03What is the history of Midway?
04What remains at Midway today?
05Can you visit Midway?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Midway House (Aspen Park, Colorado)”), CC BY-SA.
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