Council Ghost Town
Nome Census Area, Alaska64.8950, -163.6760
Can you visit?
Tribal land
Council Anvsa · Ask the tribe first
- Nearest town
- 58 miNome, AK
- Next ghost town
- 32 miDickson
Council, in Nome Census Area, Alaska, is a ghost town.
On the map
- Tribal
- Private or unlisted
Star: Council. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Nome, AK, about 58 miles southwest in a straight line.
Ghost towns nearby
- Dickson32 mi southwest
- Pilgrim Hot Springs39 mi west
- Mary's Igloo44 mi northwest
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Tribal land: Council Anvsa
This spot is inside Council Anvsa. Tribal nations set their own rules for visitors, and some parcels inside a reservation are privately owned, so contact the tribe before you go.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Facts
| Location | Nome Census Area, Alaska |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 64.89500, -163.67600 |
| Also known as | Council, Alaska |
| Sources | Wikidata Q2998875 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Council ghost town?
In Nome Census Area, Alaska, at 64.8950, -163.6760. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Nome, AK, about 58 miles southwest in a straight line.
Can you visit Council?
Tribal land. This spot is inside Council Anvsa. Tribal nations set their own rules for visitors, and some parcels inside a reservation are privately owned, so contact the tribe before you go.
Are there other ghost towns near Council?
Yes. Dickson (32 mi), Pilgrim Hot Springs (39 mi).
