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Millican

A ghost town of unknown status in Deschutes County County, Oregon.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

State
Oregon
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Some places earn their silence — and Millican is one of them. Millican may refer to: People: Millican Dalton, self-styled "Professor of Adventure" Arthenia J. Bates Millican, American writer and educator Charles N.

Deschutes County County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Shevlin — Millican keeps them company on the map.

The story of Millican

Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.

Millican may refer to: People: Millican Dalton, self-styled "Professor of Adventure" Arthenia J. Bates Millican, American writer and educator Charles N. Millican, founding president of the University of Central Florida Daniel Millican, American writer/director James Millican, American actor Lisa Ann Millican, American kidnapping victim Peter Millican, professor of philosophy at Oxford University Sarah Millican, English stand-up comedian Places: Millican, Oregon Millican, Texas Millican Estates, Calgary Calgary-Millican In media: Millican (album) Millican & Nesbitt

Millican sounds like exactly what it was — a working town, not a resort.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Millican is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Millican is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Millican FAQs

Where is Millican located?
Millican is in Deschutes County County, Oregon. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Millican in?
Millican sits in Deschutes County County, Oregon. See our full guide to ghost towns in Deschutes County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Millican?
Millican may refer to: People: Millican Dalton, self-styled "Professor of Adventure" Arthenia J. Bates Millican, American writer and educator Charles N.
What remains at Millican today?
The on-the-ground condition of Millican is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Millican?
Here's the honest truth: access to Millican is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Millican”), CC BY-SA.

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