Stamford Ghost Town
Jackson County, South Dakota43.8950, -101.0890
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 46 miMission, SD
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct5 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 32 miWeta
Stamford is a former settlement in Jackson County, South Dakota, listed among the ghost towns of South Dakota.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Stamford. 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 Mission, SD, about 46 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Rapid City, SD, 107 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Weta32 mi west
- Conata56 mi west
- Lakeview57 mi south
- Okobojo62 mi northeast
- Pedro63 mi northwest
- Imlay66 mi west
- Creston80 mi west
- Forest City86 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
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 June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Midland. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Midland station (USC00395506), 12 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Jackson County, South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 43.89500, -101.08900 |
| Also known as | Stamford, South Dakota |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7597373 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Stamford ghost town?
In Jackson County, South Dakota, at 43.8950, -101.0890. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Mission, SD, about 46 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Rapid City, SD, 107 miles away.
Can you visit Stamford?
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 Stamford?
Mild months here run April to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Midland. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Stamford?
Yes. Weta (32 mi).
