Mayday, Colorado Explained

Mayday is a ghost town in La Plata County, Colorado, United States. It was named for the Mayday Mine.^[1]

History

The Mayday post office opened on September 4, 1913, but closed on December 31, 1914.^[2]

Geography

Mayday is located at 37.3506°N -108.0767°W. The community lies 8734feet above sea level.

See also

• List of ghost towns in Colorado

External links

• Mayday - Colorado Ghost Town at GhostTowns.com

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mayday - Colorado Ghost Town. ghosttowns.com. 1 May 2016.
2. Book: Colorado Post Offices 1859–1989. William H.. Bauer. James L.. Ozment. John H.. Willard. 1990. Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation. Golden, Colorado. 0-918654-42-4.