Maxville Ghost Town
Wallowa County, Oregon45.7460, -117.5570
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 22 miElgin, OR
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 4,060 ft1,237 m
Maxville is a former settlement in Wallowa County, Oregon, listed among the ghost towns of Oregon. It lies at about 4,060 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Forest
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Maxville. 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 Elgin, OR, about 22 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Pasco, WA, 83 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Flora16 mi northeast
- Hanson Ferry22 mi northeast
- Alder27 mi southeast
- Theon36 mi northeast
- Zindel37 mi northeast
- Craige37 mi northeast
- Eureka Bar38 mi east
- Orodell39 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 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 April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Wallowa. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Wallowa station (USC00358997), 12 miles away. The town sits about 1,100 feet higher than the station, so expect it to run cooler. About 17.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Wallowa County, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 45.74600, -117.55700 |
| Elevation | 4,060 ft (1,237 m) |
| Also known as | Maxville, Oregon, Maxville, OR |
| Sources | Wikidata Q6796048 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Maxville ghost town?
In Wallowa County, Oregon, at 45.7460, -117.5570. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Elgin, OR, about 22 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Pasco, WA, 83 miles away.
Can you visit Maxville?
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 Maxville?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Wallowa. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Maxville?
Yes. Flora (16 mi), Hanson Ferry (22 mi), Alder (27 mi), Theon (36 mi).
