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Bowler

A ghost town of unknown status in Carbon County County, Montana.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Bowler ghost town, Montana
Plate I — Bowler, MontanaPhoto: Wolfpoint (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Some places earn their silence — and Bowler is one of them. Bowler is an unincorporated community located in Carbon County, Montana, United States at 45°12′18″N 108°43′08″W. The elevation is 4,698 feet. Bowler appears on the Bowler U.S. Geological Survey Map.

Carbon County County holds 8 documented ghost towns, including Bean, Bear Creek, Ewing — Bowler keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Bowler

Montana's ghost towns span gold-rush gulches and the great homestead bust that emptied the Hi-Line.

Bowler is an unincorporated community located in Carbon County, Montana, United States at 45°12′18″N 108°43′08″W. The elevation is 4,698 feet. Bowler appears on the Bowler U.S. Geological Survey Map.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Bowler 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Bowler 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 Bowler is roughly 45.2050, -108.7189 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Bowler FAQs

01Where is Bowler located?
Bowler is in Carbon County County, Montana, mapped near 45.2050, -108.7189.
02What county is Bowler in?
Bowler sits in Carbon County County, Montana. See our full guide to ghost towns in Carbon County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Bowler?
Bowler is an unincorporated community located in Carbon County, Montana, United States at 45°12′18″N 108°43′08″W. The elevation is 4,698 feet. Bowler appears on the Bowler U.S. Geological Survey Map.
04What remains at Bowler today?
The on-the-ground condition of Bowler 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.
05Can you visit Bowler?
Here's the honest truth: access to Bowler 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 Bowler is roughly 45.2050, -108.7189 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Bowler, Montana”), CC BY-SA.

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