Dedrick

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

Dedrick Roper (born July 31, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northwood Timberwolves. Roper was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Milpitas, California. He began his NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and played for the St. Louis Rams for all of one week before the Eagles signed him in 2005 season. He was cut by the Eagles prior to the 2006 season and spent time on the practice squad. He was re-signed later in the season due to injuries to the defense.

The on-the-ground condition of Dedrick 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 Dedrick 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 Dedrick is roughly 40.8626, -123.0367 — 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.