Bagdad

Wisconsin's ghost towns are lead mines, lumber towns, and cutover country that went back to forest.

Bagdad was a settlement and railroad stop located in northern Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. Bagdad was situated southeast of Newald and west of Laona Junction, in what is now the town of Caswell. Bagdad was located on the Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad and was mentioned in a court case between the railroad and the Railroad Commission of Wisconsin in 1914.

The on-the-ground condition of Bagdad 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 Bagdad 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 Bagdad is roughly 45.6561, -88.7036 — 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.