Temvik Ghost Town
Emmons County, North Dakota46.3697, -100.2583
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 7.1 miLinton, ND
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,940 ft591 m
Temvik is an abandoned town in Emmons County, North Dakota. It lies at about 1,940 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1904.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Temvik. 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 Linton, ND, about 7.1 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bismarck, ND, 39 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Saint Anthony36 mi northwest
- Freda44 mi west
- Dogtooth52 mi west
- Arena53 mi north
- Brisbane59 mi west
- Alfred62 mi east
- Sims65 mi northwest
- Sanger66 mi northwest
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 Linton.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Linton station (USC00325210), 7.2 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Emmons County, North Dakota |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 46.36972, -100.25833 |
| Elevation | 1,940 ft (591 m) |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Also known as | Temvik, North Dakota, Temvik, ND |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7699095 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Temvik ghost town?
In Emmons County, North Dakota, at 46.3697, -100.2583. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Linton, ND, about 7.1 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bismarck, ND, 39 miles away.
Can you visit Temvik?
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 Temvik?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Linton.
Are there other ghost towns near Temvik?
Yes. Saint Anthony (36 mi).
