New Prairie

Minnesota's ghost towns are lumber camps and Iron Range locations, most of them already half-digested by the north woods.

New Prairie Township is a township in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 295 at the 2020 census. New Prairie Township was so named by pioneers who settled upon the prairie.

The on-the-ground condition of New Prairie 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 New Prairie 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 New Prairie is roughly 45.6361, -95.6864 — 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.