The First Prospectors wintered in "Three Forks of the Animas" in 1873, looking for silver and gold. In 1875 the name was changed to Animas Forks to accommodate the Post Office. By 1885, the summer population reached 450 people. Few braved the harsh winters when most mining activity stopped. The town weathered the boom and bust cycles of the mining industry until the early 1920s when metal prices fell worldwide and it began its slow transformation into a ghost town." The Animas Forks Pioneer was the highest altitude newspaper ever printed. Today, Animas Forks is well preserved. Access is cutoff during the winter months and many buildings remain standing.

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Upstairs in the Duncan residence.
Camera Used: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD EX-Z40
Exposure Time: 1/160    Aperture: f/3.1    ISO: Unavailable
Date Taken: 2007:07:17 16:40:59        Want to use this image? See the More information tab.

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A seldom seen view of the Duncan residence (most views show the bay windows in the front)
Camera Used: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD EX-Z40
Exposure Time: 1/320    Aperture: f/4.3    ISO: Unavailable
Date Taken: 2007:07:17 16:42:23        Want to use this image? See the More information tab.

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Charles and Alma Ingi Gustavson's residence. Built in 1906-1907 the house was best known for its indoor toilet. A sign on site says the family lived here year round and the house was sold in 1920 for $110. The toilet is located in the right-most window visible.
Camera Used: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD EX-Z40
Exposure Time: 1/60    Aperture: f/2.6    ISO: Unavailable
Date Taken: 2007:07:17 16:43:34        Want to use this image? See the More information tab.

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Inside view of the Gustavson house
Camera Used: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD EX-Z40
Exposure Time: 1/500    Aperture: f/2.6    ISO: Unavailable
Date Taken: 2007:07:17 16:47:38        Want to use this image? See the More information tab.

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Gustavson house from behind.
Camera Used: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD EX-Z40
Exposure Time: 1/13    Aperture: f/2.8    ISO: Unavailable
Date Taken: 2007:07:17 16:54:19        Want to use this image? See the More information tab.

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As was customary in this era housing insulation was usually made from old newspapers. These were some newspaper clippings found inside the walls during restoration.
Camera Used: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD EX-Z40
Exposure Time: 1/200    Aperture: f/2.6    ISO: Unavailable
Date Taken: 2007:07:17 16:55:14        Want to use this image? See the More information tab.

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View of one of the houses at Animas Forks but I'm not sure which one.
Camera Used: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD EX-Z40
Exposure Time: 1/125    Aperture: f/2.6    ISO: Unavailable
Date Taken: 2007:07:17 16:56:16        Want to use this image? See the More information tab.

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Gustavson plaque inside the house. Click the image to read.
Camera Used: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD EX-Z40
Exposure Time: 1/400    Aperture: f/4.3    ISO: Unavailable
Date Taken: 2007:07:17 16:59:01        Want to use this image? See the More information tab.

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Unknown residence house, closest remaining house to the Duncan house. Anybody have more info?
Camera Used: Canon Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS
Exposure Time: 1/160    Aperture: f/6.3    ISO: 100
Date Taken: 2010:06:05 13:50:18        Want to use this image? See the More information tab.

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The far south side of Animas Forks. The train turntable was located on the flat area off to the right.
Camera Used: Canon Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS
Exposure Time: 1/80    Aperture: f/6.3    ISO: 100
Date Taken: 2010:06:05 13:56:15        Want to use this image? See the More information tab.

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