Albion

Montana's ghost towns span gold-rush gulches and the great homestead bust that emptied the Hi-Line.

Albion G. Findlay (August 15, 1880 – July 21, 1959) was an American football player and coach of football and basketball coach. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin from 1902 to 1905 and was named to the 1905 College Football All-America Team as a halfback. In 1906, he played with the Massillon Tigers and early professional football team of the Ohio League. Findlay served as the head football coach (1907) and head basketball coach (1907–1909) at the University of Montana. Findlay was also an instructor in geology at the school.

The on-the-ground condition of Albion is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to Albion is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Albion is roughly 45.1872, -104.2769 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.