Anlauf

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

Anlauf is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. Anlauf is located along Interstate 5 and Pass Creek north of Yoncalla and seven miles southwest of Curtin.

The on-the-ground condition of Anlauf 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 Anlauf 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 Anlauf is roughly 43.7108, -123.2236 — 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.