Galena

Washington's ghost towns are mill towns and mining camps in country so green the forest is already taking them back.

Galena is a ghost town in Snohomish County, Washington. Galena is located in the Cascade Mountains, northeast of the town of Index. North of Galena lies Mineral City.

The on-the-ground condition of Galena 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 Galena 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 Galena is roughly 47.8922, -121.4433 — 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.