The map remembers Blair long after the crowds moved on. Blair Rodman (born April 5, 1954, in Troy, New York) is an American professional poker player, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rodman has been playing poker professionally since 1985, when he quit his job dealing craps.
Esmeralda County County holds 7 documented ghost towns, including Coaldale, Columbus, Fish Lake Valley — Blair keeps them company on the map.
The story of Blair
Nevada is ghost-town central: the Comstock made it a state, and a century of played-out bonanzas kept it in ruins.
Blair Rodman (born April 5, 1954, in Troy, New York) is an American professional poker player, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rodman has been playing poker professionally since 1985, when he quit his job dealing craps. He has had numerous finishes in the money at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in hold'em, seven-card stud, and Omaha poker tournaments. In March 2005, he made his first World Poker Tour (WPT) final table, finishing 2nd to Arnold Spee in the 2005 World Poker Challenge. In May 2005, Rodman made the final table of the Professional Poker Tour event won by Ted Forrest.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Blair 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.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Blair 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 Blair is roughly 37.7932, -117.6478 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Blair FAQs
01Where is Blair located?
02What county is Blair in?
03What is the history of Blair?
04What remains at Blair today?
05Can you visit Blair?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Blair Rodman”), CC BY-SA.
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