Bluff Siding

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

Bluff Siding or Atlanta Station is an unincorporated community located in the town of Buffalo, in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States. Bluff Siding, a siding on the Chicago and North Western Railway, was named from rocky bluffs near the town site.

Bluff Siding was a railroad name through and through — the kind of place that existed because the timetable said so.

The on-the-ground condition of Bluff Siding 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 Bluff Siding 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 Bluff Siding is roughly 44.0714, -91.6181 — 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.