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Andrews

A ghost town of unknown status in Harney County County, Oregon.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Andrews ghost town, Oregon
Plate I — Andrews, OregonPhoto: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives (Attribution) via Wikimedia Commons

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Andrews has it. Andrews is a ghost town in Harney County, Oregon, United States. It is located south of Steens Mountain and near the Alvord Desert.

Harney County County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Blitzen, Narrows, Sodhouse — Andrews keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Andrews

Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.

Andrews is a ghost town in Harney County, Oregon, United States. It is located south of Steens Mountain and near the Alvord Desert.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Andrews 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Andrews 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 Andrews is roughly 42.4642, -118.6133 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

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.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Andrews FAQs

01Where is Andrews located?
Andrews is in Harney County County, Oregon, mapped near 42.4642, -118.6133.
02What county is Andrews in?
Andrews sits in Harney County County, Oregon. See our full guide to ghost towns in Harney County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Andrews?
Andrews is a ghost town in Harney County, Oregon, United States. It is located south of Steens Mountain and near the Alvord Desert.
04What remains at Andrews today?
The on-the-ground condition of Andrews 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.
05Can you visit Andrews?
Here's the honest truth: access to Andrews 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 Andrews is roughly 42.4642, -118.6133 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Andrews, Oregon”), CC BY-SA.

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