Lester
Drowned Town
State: Washington
County: King County
Founded: 1890
Abandoned: 1940s
Peak Population: 400
Lester was a railroad town that was relocated when Mud Mountain Dam threatened to flood it. The original site is largely underwater; relocated buildings remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Moderate
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Railroad town
- Reservoir flooded it
- Near Mud Mountain Dam
Location
Address: Near Mud Mountain Dam, Washington
Coordinates: 47.2, -121.4833