Draw on a MapUS ghost towns
Explore 2,691 US ghost town records from Wikidata. Compare settlement locations and add historical notes.
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About this dataset
- This map contains 2,691 named Wikidata records with point coordinates.
- Records are classified as ghost towns in the United States. Some sites retain residents or restored buildings. This classification does not establish abandonment or visitor access.
- Use the points to compare sites and add your own map notes.
- The source query was run on 15 September 2026. Wikidata coverage and classifications can change.
- The ghost town classification is not uniform. Some places retain residents or restored buildings. The map does not establish property access.
Source and licence
Licence: CC0 1.0
GeoJSON download details
The download includes all 2,691 features as points. Coordinates use longitude and latitude in WGS84.
The preparation date is when we prepared this dataset. Read the source notes for the dates covered by the data.
GeoJSON fields 3
name- Place or event name in Wikidata.
wikidata_id- Stable Wikidata item identifier.
source_url- Wikidata source record.