Littleport Ghost Town
Clayton County, Iowa42.7536, -91.3689
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 7.4 miElkader, IA
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 710 ft217 m
Littleport sits in Clayton County, Iowa. People call it a ghost town, though 26 residents were counted in 2000. It lies at about 710 feet above sea level.
On the map
- State
- City, county
- Private or unlisted
Star: Littleport. 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 Elkader, IA, about 7.4 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Dubuque, IA, 38 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Motor3.8 mi north
- Elkport4.8 mi east
- York9.1 mi southwest
- Hartwick24 mi south
- Rockville26 mi southeast
- Donnan28 mi west
- Pleasant Ridge29 mi east
- Doris29 mi southwest
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
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.
Weather by month
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Elkader 6 Ssw. Snow is normal from November to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Elkader 6 Ssw station (USC00132603), 4.6 miles away. About 38.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Clayton County, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42.75361, -91.36889 |
| Elevation | 710 ft (217 m) |
| Census counts | 2000: 26 |
| Also known as | Littleport, Iowa, Littleport, IA |
| Sources | Wikidata Q2913904 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Littleport ghost town?
In Clayton County, Iowa, at 42.7536, -91.3689. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Elkader, IA, about 7.4 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Dubuque, IA, 38 miles away.
Can you visit Littleport?
Private land, lived-in town. The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
When is the best time to visit Littleport?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Elkader 6 Ssw. Snow is normal from November to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Littleport?
Yes. Motor (3.8 mi), Elkport (4.8 mi), York (9.1 mi), Hartwick (24 mi).
