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Midway

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

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

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

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.

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.

Midway FAQs

Where is Midway located?
Midway is in Gunnison County, Colorado. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Midway in?
Midway sits in Gunnison County, Colorado. See our full guide to ghost towns in Gunnison County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Midway?
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 remains at Midway 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.
Can you visit Midway?
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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Midway House (Aspen Park, Colorado)”), CC BY-SA.

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