Gorham

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

Gorham is an unincorporated community and ghost town in Billings County, North Dakota, United States. The community was founded c. 1899 and became heavily populated by Ukrainian immigrants. Gorham served as a hub for the rural community, containing a Ukrainian Catholic church, general store, post office, and other businesses. The town was officially abandoned in 1972, although rural farms still exist in the locale.

The on-the-ground condition of Gorham 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 Gorham 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 Gorham is roughly 47.1486, -103.3075 — 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.