Gascoyne

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

Gascoyne Township is a civil township in Bowman County in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, its population was 13.

The on-the-ground condition of Gascoyne 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 Gascoyne 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 Gascoyne is roughly 46.0897, -103.0597 — 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.