Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.
Real history
Topaz opened in September 1942 and closed in October 1945. Most of those held there came from the San Francisco Bay Area by way of the Tanforan and Santa Anita assembly centers. About 9,000 internees and staff made it the fifth-largest city in Utah at the time (Wikipedia).
Sources differ: Wikipedia puts the camp about 15 miles west of Delta (Wikipedia); the Topaz Museum says 16 miles northwest (Topaz Museum).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
Public access
Access unverified The Topaz Museum in Delta preserves the site's history (Topaz Museum), but no official page on visiting the camp site was confirmed. Last checked: Oct 31, 2026.
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