The guard towers were manned by military police, with machine guns.
Colorado
I have had this town on my photography list for several years.
Boggsville was the first permanent non-fortified settlement in southeastern Colorado.
Goldfield was founded in 1895 by the owners of the Portland Mine
It's a significant historical location in the San Juan Mountains.
Close to the Cache la Poudre River, it's another great abandoned place in Colorado.
On highway 550 (The Million Dollar Highway) between Ouray and Silverton
At its height, the town had around 700 residents
Most of the buildings in South Park City were moved there from other locations
The South Platte Hotel is the most notable building in the ghost town.
Founded in 1877 by George S. Lee
A very Twilight Zone feel about it.