Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Dooley. Dooley is a ghost town in northeastern Sheridan County, Montana, United States. The town was established as a station stop and one of the first four depots along the Soo Line Railroad branch line to Whitehall.
Sheridan County County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Comertown — Dooley keeps them company on the map.
The story of Dooley
Montana's ghost towns span gold-rush gulches and the great homestead bust that emptied the Hi-Line.
Dooley is a ghost town in northeastern Sheridan County, Montana, United States. The town was established as a station stop and one of the first four depots along the Soo Line Railroad branch line to Whitehall.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Dooley 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.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Dooley 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 Dooley is roughly 48.8811, -104.3894 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Dooley FAQs
01Where is Dooley located?
02What county is Dooley in?
03What is the history of Dooley?
04What remains at Dooley today?
05Can you visit Dooley?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Dooley, Montana”), CC BY-SA.
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