Chrysopolis

California wrote the book on ghost towns, from Gold Rush tent cities to Owens Valley farm towns the aqueduct dried up.

Chrysopolis (Greek: Χρυσόπολις or Χρυσοῦπολις, meaning "golden city"), can refer to: Chrysopolis (Bithynia), the ancient name of Üsküdar, an Asian suburb of Istanbul, Turkey Chrysopolis, California, a ghost town in Inyo County, California Chrysopolis (sidewheeler) a side-wheel steamboat that ran between Sacramento and San Francisco in the later 19th century Chrysopolis (Thrace), the medieval name of the ancient city of Eion at the mouths of the Strymon river

The on-the-ground condition of Chrysopolis 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 Chrysopolis 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.

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.