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A well-preserved ghost town is a ready-made museum, and Bodie is one of the best.
Bodie SHP, near Bridgeport, Mono County, CA (1988).
This ghost town is managed as a county park.
Calico, near Barstow, CA (1981).
Nineteenth century advertising -- get your postcards from Mr. Rothrock.
Montezuma Well NM, near Camp Verde, AZ (1988).
Everyone recognizes historic names from the Wild West -- this is right next to the OK Corral. The headstone says: "HERE LIES Lester Moorem 4 SLUGS FROM A 44 NO LES NO MORE".
Boot Hill, Tombstone, AZ (1988).
Desert burros have become part of the scene at this semi-ghost town.
Oatman, AZ (1988).
Religous institutions have been drawn to this site for over a century.
Jemez Springs, NM (1987).
Spanish missions are the oldest European buildings in many Southwestern towns.
Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson, AZ (1987).