Ghost Towns in Keweenaw County, Michigan

Keweenaw County, Michigan, is home to 5 documented ghost towns — a concentrated dose of boom-and-bust history in a single county. The Midwest's ghost towns grew around lead and coal mining, river trade, and early railroads, then emptied as industry consolidated. The names to know include Central, Clifton, Delaware, Gay, Mandan.

Where conditions are verified, expect 3 foundations only and 2 partial ruins sites. 5 towns are known to be publicly accessible — for the rest, verify land ownership before you go. Every town below gets its own full guide — with maps, visitor notes, and FAQs.