Appam

North Dakota's ghost towns are homestead-era towns the drought and the Depression emptied in a single brutal decade.

Appam is an unincorporated community and virtual ghost town in Williams County, North Dakota, United States, in the northwestern corner of the state near the junction of U.S. 85 and ND Route 50.

The on-the-ground condition of Appam 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 Appam 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 Appam is roughly 48.5700, -103.5889 — 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.