Visiting a genuine ghost town is one of the closest things we can do to time travel. This is especially the case when you come across a building or home that has no one living in it and no one packing up their stuff before they leave. Some ghost towns are well-known tourist destinations, but others are harder to find because they are off the beaten path. There is a chance that there is a nearby ghost town. There are interactive maps that can point explorers in the right direction. There are a few examples. More than 3,800 ghost towns were researched to create the map. To use the map, click on the state you'd like to explore, and you'll get a brief summary of its ghost towns, including the total number of ghost towns, and the county and metropolitan area that are home to the most abandoned hamlets. 10 of the country's ghost towns can be found on the map.
Ghost Towns of America
The map on the Ghost Town Gallery website contains more detailed information than the one discussed above. The good news is that it gives information for ghost towns in nine states in the western part of the U.S.
The map on GhostTowns.com looks outdated, but it is one of the most comprehensive and useful maps out there. Start by clicking on a state. A map of the state divided into numbered sections and a list of ghost towns can be found below.
If you click on each name, you'll be directed to a page with information about the ghost town. This also includes:
There is a paragraph or two on the history of each town, as well as comments on whether or not the remains are worth the visit.
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