Roseglen Ghost Town
McLean County, North Dakota47.7514, -101.8364
Can you visit?
Tribal land
Fort Berthold Reservation · Ask the tribe first
- Nearest town
- 20 miGarrison, ND
- Mild months
- May–Sep5 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,100 ft640 m
Roseglen is a former settlement in McLean County, North Dakota, listed among the ghost towns of North Dakota. It lies at about 2,100 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Tribal
- Private or unlisted
Star: Roseglen. 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 Garrison, ND, about 20 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bismarck, ND, 82 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Wabek16 mi north
- Van Hook28 mi northwest
- Sanish36 mi northwest
- Belden37 mi northwest
- Tagus41 mi north
- Hartland45 mi north
- Sanger56 mi southeast
- Verendrye57 mi northeast
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: Fort Berthold Reservation
This spot is inside Fort Berthold Reservation. 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.
Weather by month
Mild months here run May to September, judging by NOAA normals from Garrison.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Garrison station (USW00094041), 20 miles away. About 17.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | McLean County, North Dakota |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 47.75139, -101.83639 |
| Elevation | 2,100 ft (640 m) |
| Also known as | Roseglen, North Dakota, Roseglen, ND |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7368191 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Roseglen ghost town?
In McLean County, North Dakota, at 47.7514, -101.8364. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Garrison, ND, about 20 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bismarck, ND, 82 miles away.
Can you visit Roseglen?
Tribal land. This spot is inside Fort Berthold Reservation. Tribal nations set their own rules for visitors, and some parcels inside a reservation are privately owned, so contact the tribe before you go.
When is the best time to visit Roseglen?
Mild months here run May to September, judging by NOAA normals from Garrison.
Are there other ghost towns near Roseglen?
Yes. Wabek (16 mi), Van Hook (28 mi), Sanish (36 mi), Belden (37 mi).
