Ghost Towns in Maryland

Beyond the famous names lies a deeper map: Maryland holds 39 documented ghost towns. Mill villages, iron towns, and canal-era settlements make up the Northeast's ghost towns, most reclaimed by forest within a generation. Standouts include Altamont, Blooming Rose, Bloomington, Broad Creek, Calverton, and dozens more.

The heaviest concentrations sit in Garrett County County, Cecil County County, Washington County County, where settlements rose — and fell — in quick succession. Among towns with verified conditions, you'll find 1 partial ruins sites. Access information is limited for many of these towns, so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting any site.

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