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Tomichi

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Tomichi ghost town, Colorado
Plate I — Tomichi, ColoradoPhoto: Orschstaffer (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

You don't stumble onto Tomichi by accident. That's rather the point. Tomichi Creek is a 71.8-mile-long (115.6 km) tributary of the Gunnison River in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States.

Chaffee County holds 15 documented ghost towns, including Alpine, Hancock, Iron City — Tomichi keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Tomichi

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

Tomichi Creek is a 71.8-mile-long (115.6 km) tributary of the Gunnison River in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Tomichi 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 Tomichi 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 Tomichi is roughly 38.5175, -106.9689 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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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Tomichi FAQs

01Where is Tomichi located?
Tomichi is in Chaffee County, Colorado, mapped near 38.5175, -106.9689.
02What county is Tomichi in?
Tomichi sits in Chaffee County, Colorado. See our full guide to ghost towns in Chaffee County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Tomichi?
Tomichi Creek is a 71.8-mile-long (115.6 km) tributary of the Gunnison River in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States.
04What remains at Tomichi today?
The on-the-ground condition of Tomichi 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 Tomichi?
Here's the honest truth: access to Tomichi 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 Tomichi is roughly 38.5175, -106.9689 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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