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Norrie

A ghost town of unknown status in Pitkin County, Colorado.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Norrie ghost town, Colorado
Photo: Jeffrey Beall (CC BY 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Some places earn their silence — and Norrie is one of them. Norrie (also known as the Norrie Colony) is a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Pitkin County, Colorado, United States. The population of the Norrie CDP was 7 at the United States Census 2020.

Pitkin County holds 8 documented ghost towns, including Ashcroft, Independence, Independence (Pitkin County) — Norrie keeps them company on the map.

The story of Norrie

Colorado's high-country ghost towns sit at altitudes that would give a flatlander nosebleeds — silver camps killed by an 1893 vote in Washington.

Norrie (also known as the Norrie Colony) is a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Pitkin County, Colorado, United States. The population of the Norrie CDP was 7 at the United States Census 2020. The Meredith post office (Zip Code 81642) serves the area. The CDP is a part of the Glenwood Springs, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Norrie 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 Norrie 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.

Norrie FAQs

Where is Norrie located?
Norrie is in Pitkin County, Colorado. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Norrie in?
Norrie sits in Pitkin County, Colorado. See our full guide to ghost towns in Pitkin County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Norrie?
Norrie (also known as the Norrie Colony) is a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Pitkin County, Colorado, United States. The population of the Norrie CDP was 7 at the United States Census 2020.
What remains at Norrie today?
The on-the-ground condition of Norrie 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.
Can you visit Norrie?
Here's the honest truth: access to Norrie 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: description based on Wikipedia (“Norrie, Colorado”), CC BY-SA.

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