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Sawpit Colorado

Sawpit, Colorado

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Sawpit is a tiny San Miguel County town located just northwest of Telluride. The 2000 census recorded Sawpit’s population at 25, making it the third smallest incorporated town in Colorado.

There’s a general store in town, the Sawpit Mercantile, which sells gas, liquor, natural foods and general necessities. The elevation is 7,592 feet. Sawpit is in San Miguel County.

History

Originally named Seymour, Sawpit was founded in 1892 as a stop on the Rio Grande Southern Railroad. As miners flooded the region, lumber was needed to fuel the growth and a sawpit was built.

The town was incorporated in 1897. The original Sawpit Store was built in the 1920s and has since served a variety of purposes.

Recreation

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Sawpit Mercantile.
Highway 145.
Sawpit city limit.
Homes across the highway.
Downtown Sawpit.

Activities near Sawpit

Federal Lands:

  • San Juan National Forest
  • Uncompahgre National Forest

Hot Springs:

  • Orvis Hot Springs (29mi)
  • Ouray Hot Springs Pool (37mi)
  • Rico Hot Springs (closed) (33mi)

Ski Areas:

  • Telluride Ski Resort (12mi)

State Parks:

  • Ridgway State Park (33mi)

Towns:

  • Montrose (53mi)
  • Mountain Village (7mi)
  • Naturita (36mi)
  • Norwood (17mi)
  • Nucla (41mi)
  • Ophir (21mi)
  • Ouray (37mi)
  • Placerville (3mi)
  • Redvale (26mi)
  • Rico (36mi)
  • Ridgway (26mi)
  • Telluride (12mi)

Transportation:

  • Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) (11mi)

Waterfalls:

  • Bridal Veil Falls (15mi)
  • Mystic Falls (16mi)

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