Belkofski

Alaska's ghost towns are the most extreme on the continent — total commitment, total abandonment, everything preserved by the cold.

Belkofski (Aleut: Taxtamax̂; Russian: Белкофский) is an abandoned unincorporated community and Alaska Native Village Statistical Area (ANVSA) in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. It has been uninhabited since the 1980s, reporting a population of 0 in 1990, 2000 and 2010.

The on-the-ground condition of Belkofski 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 Belkofski 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 Belkofski is roughly 55.0889, -162.0306 — 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.