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Johnnie

A ghost town of unknown status in Nye County County, Nevada.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Johnnie ghost town, Nevada
Photo: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Nevada
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

You don't stumble onto Johnnie by accident. That's rather the point. Johnnie Mae Blakeney Rawlinson (born December 16, 1952) is a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and a former United States district judge of the United States District

Nye County County holds 10 documented ghost towns, including Beatty, Bullfrog, Cactus Springs — Johnnie keeps them company on the map.

The story of Johnnie

Nevada is ghost-town central: the Comstock made it a state, and a century of played-out bonanzas kept it in ruins.

Johnnie Mae Blakeney Rawlinson (born December 16, 1952) is a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and a former United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Johnnie 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 Johnnie 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.

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.

Johnnie FAQs

Where is Johnnie located?
Johnnie is in Nye County County, Nevada. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Johnnie in?
Johnnie sits in Nye County County, Nevada. See our full guide to ghost towns in Nye County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Johnnie?
Johnnie Mae Blakeney Rawlinson (born December 16, 1952) is a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and a former United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.
What remains at Johnnie today?
The on-the-ground condition of Johnnie 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.
Can you visit Johnnie?
Here's the honest truth: access to Johnnie 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Johnnie B. Rawlinson”), CC BY-SA.

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