The canon
West — 48 dossiers on file
The heaviest files in Montana
Some jurisdictions file apparitions; Montana files apparition — 28 of its 48 dossiers carry the claim. The deepest files are ranked below; depth means documentation, never credibility.
48
dossiers on file
32
open to visitors
1862
oldest dated · Bannack
Apparition
most-filed claim · 28 files
The 25 deepest files
Preserved gold-rush town with apparition folklore.
Prison museum associated with paranormal tours.
The 1914 silver camp—where the mill stands alone.
The 1890s silver town—where the castle on the hill stayed.
Preserved mining town with saloon folklore.
The rest of the shelf
Ranks 26–48 — shallower files, still on record, still sorted by depth.
Filed alongside
Record last amended October 2, 2026 · ranked with the archive