Colorado City, Nevada facts for kids
Colorado City was once a busy place, but now it's a ghost town. This means it's a town that people left behind. It's in Clark County, Nevada, and it's actually hidden underwater! You can find it under Lake Mohave, near the entrance of El Dorado Canyon.
A Look Back: Colorado City's Story
Colorado City started in 1861. It was a busy mining camp, a place where people lived while digging for valuable minerals. It was also a steamboat landing right on the Colorado River. This meant boats could stop there to pick up or drop off supplies and goods.
When it was founded, Colorado City was part of the New Mexico Territory. But things changed quickly! In 1863, it became part of the Arizona Territory. Then, in 1867, it joined the state of Nevada, becoming part of Lincoln County.
In 1866, two special machines called stamp mills were built in Colorado City. These mills used steam power to crush rocks and get out the valuable minerals. They were placed there because it was easy to get wood to fuel their steam engines. One mill was called the Colorado Mill, and the other was the New Era Mill.
Where is Colorado City Today?
The area where Colorado City once stood is now completely underwater. This happened after the Davis Dam was built in 1951. The dam created Lake Mohave, which covered the old town site and the part of the Colorado River it was next to. What's left of Colorado City is now offshore from a place called Nelson's Landing.35°42′27″N 114°42′42″W / 35.70750°N 114.71167°W
