Towns in Eagle County & Ghost Towns

Description

The last section of "A Glossary of Vail Valley Names" pays homage to the other towns and communities scattered throughout the Vail & Eagle River Valleys. Many towns precede Vail's history by as much as a century and provide context to the people, communities, economy, and growth of the area as well as the movement of people and industries. What's in a name? The Simontons link the rich heritage of Eagle County pioneers to the names of our towns and communities that we live and work in. This section includes growing towns such as Eagle and Gypsum, as well as ghost towns like Astor City or abandoned sites like Gilman, Colorado.