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. The mapped point for Johnnie is roughly 36.4200, -116.0721 — 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
Johnnie FAQs
01Where is Johnnie located?
02What county is Johnnie in?
03What is the history of Johnnie?
04What remains at Johnnie today?
05Can you visit Johnnie?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Johnnie B. Rawlinson”), CC BY-SA.
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