Clyde

North Dakota's ghost towns are homestead-era towns the drought and the Depression emptied in a single brutal decade.

Francis Clyde Duffy (March 20, 1890 – December 19, 1977) was a North Dakota Republican Party politician who served as the 25th lieutenant governor of North Dakota under Governor John E. Davis. Duffy also served in the North Dakota Senate from 1949 to 1956.

The on-the-ground condition of Clyde 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 Clyde 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 Clyde is roughly 48.7700, -98.8990 — 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.