Metropolis Ghost Town
Elko County, Nevada41.2281, -115.0561
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 9.6 miWells, NV
- Mild months
- Apr–Sep6 of 12
- Elevation
- 5,650 ft1,721 m
Metropolis is an abandoned town in Elko County, Nevada. It lies at about 5,650 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- Private or unlisted
Star: Metropolis. 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 Wells, NV, about 9.6 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Twin Falls, ID, 97 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Alazon6.7 mi south
- Tulasco7.6 mi southwest
- Moor15 mi southeast
- Deeth16 mi southwest
- Afton18 mi north
- Fenelon21 mi east
- Pequop24 mi east
- Tobar24 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 April to September, judging by NOAA normals from Wells. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Wells station (USC00268988), 9.8 miles away. About 9.2 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Elko County, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.22806, -115.05611 |
| Elevation | 5,650 ft (1,721 m) |
| Also known as | Metropolis, Nevada, Metropolis, NV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q6381366 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Metropolis ghost town?
In Elko County, Nevada, at 41.2281, -115.0561. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Wells, NV, about 9.6 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Twin Falls, ID, 97 miles away.
Can you visit Metropolis?
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 Metropolis?
Mild months here run April to September, judging by NOAA normals from Wells. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Metropolis?
Yes. Alazon (6.7 mi), Tulasco (7.6 mi), Moor (15 mi), Deeth (16 mi).
