Wilson Ghost Town
Calvert County, Maryland38.7375, -76.6261
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 2.1 miOwings, MD
- Mild months
- Apr–Nov8 of 12
- Elevation
- 110 ft34 m
Wilson is an abandoned town in Calvert County, Maryland. It lies at about 110 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Park Service
- State
- City, county
- Private or unlisted
Star: Wilson. 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 Owings, MD, about 2.1 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bowie, MD, 16 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Good Luck21 mi northwest
- Colchester33 mi west
- Relay34 mi north
- St. Mary's City39 mi south
- Hickory Ridge41 mi west
- Daniels41 mi north
- Joplin43 mi west
- Kopp45 mi west
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 November, judging by NOAA normals from Upper Marlboro 3 Nnw. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Upper Marlboro 3 Nnw station (USC00189070), 11 miles away. About 44.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Calvert County, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.73750, -76.62610 |
| Elevation | 110 ft (34 m) |
| Also known as | Wilson , MD |
| Sources | Wikidata Q8022962 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Wilson ghost town?
In Calvert County, Maryland, at 38.7375, -76.6261. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Owings, MD, about 2.1 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bowie, MD, 16 miles away.
Can you visit Wilson?
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 Wilson?
Mild months here run April to November, judging by NOAA normals from Upper Marlboro 3 Nnw. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Wilson?
Yes. Good Luck (21 mi), Colchester (33 mi), Relay (34 mi), St. Mary's City (39 mi).
