Maybe it’s because growing up I spent a lot of time in the countryside, but the thought of living somewhere relatively isolated really appeals to me. Whilst studying for my degree I came across the island of North Ronaldsay, with a population of 72 (Census, 2011). Whilst it’s a lovely island, I would miss a river, and not be a fan of the windy cold weather. However, I have recently discovered the secluded town of Darwin, California.
![The secluded town of Darwin California](https://www.jharding.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Darwin-1024x293.png)
Darwin, California is located around 160 miles from Los Angeles, and 135 miles from Las Vegas, on the edge of Death Valley. As of the 2020 US Census, Darwin had a population of 36, down from 43 in 2010. However, in its early days, the town had a population of hundreds.
America’s Lawless Town
Interesting Town
While Darwin is a very interesting town with an even more interesting history, I don’t think it’s a place where I could ever live. While I like the idea of being relatively isolated with a lot of land, the terrain and lack of greenery I would find difficult. Far more accustomed to greenfield, woodland, rivers, and waterfall.
The secluded town of Darwin, California is certainly on my ‘to visit list’ though.