Loch Leven Ghost Town
Wilkinson County, Mississippi31.2089, -91.5750
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 21 miSimmesport, LA
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec10 of 12
- Elevation
- 50 ft16 m
Loch Leven, in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, is a ghost town. It lies at about 50 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Park Service
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Loch Leven. 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 Simmesport, LA, about 21 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Baton Rouge, LA, 59 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Artonish1.4 mi south
- Kienstra2.2 mi northwest
- Arnot3.8 mi northwest
- Fort Adams8.6 mi south
- Clarksville11 mi south
- Briers12 mi north
- Torras16 mi south
- Red River Landing18 mi south
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 point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
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 September to June, judging by NOAA normals from Jonesville Locks. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Jonesville Locks station (USC00164739), 25 miles away. About 59.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Wilkinson County, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.20889, -91.57500 |
| Elevation | 50 ft (16 m) |
| Also known as | Loch Leven, MS |
| Sources | Wikidata Q24192781 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Loch Leven ghost town?
In Wilkinson County, Mississippi, at 31.2089, -91.5750. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Simmesport, LA, about 21 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Baton Rouge, LA, 59 miles away.
Can you visit Loch Leven?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Loch Leven?
Mild months here run September to June, judging by NOAA normals from Jonesville Locks. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Loch Leven?
Yes. Artonish (1.4 mi), Kienstra (2.2 mi), Arnot (3.8 mi), Fort Adams (8.6 mi).
