Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Logan. Logan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, the population was 49,555. Its county seat is Guthrie. Logan County is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
Beaver County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Benton, Knowles — Logan keeps them company on the map.
The story of Logan
Oklahoma's ghost towns got it from both sides — oil booms that built them overnight and the Dust Bowl that emptied them.
Logan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, the population was 49,555. Its county seat is Guthrie. Logan County is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Guthrie served as the capital of Oklahoma Territory from 1890 until 1907 and of the state of Oklahoma from 1907 until 1910.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Logan 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 Logan 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 Logan is roughly 35.9100, -97.4500 — 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
Logan FAQs
01Where is Logan located?
02What county is Logan in?
03What is the history of Logan?
04What remains at Logan today?
05Can you visit Logan?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Logan County, Oklahoma”), CC BY-SA.
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