Quick Facts
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Johnson County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
The map remembers Midway long after the crowds moved on. Midway is an unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa, United States. Midway is located in Monroe Township on the north edge of the city of Robins and is 9 miles (14 km) north of Cedar Rapids.
Johnson County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including River Junction — Midway keeps them company on the map.
The story of Midway
Iowa's ghost towns are coal camps and railroad towns in a state that farmed too well to need many of them.
Midway is an unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa, United States. Midway is located in Monroe Township on the north edge of the city of Robins and is 9 miles (14 km) north of Cedar Rapids.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Midway 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 Midway 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.
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Midway, Linn County, Iowa”), CC BY-SA.