Photographers were fascinated by the eerie silence of the closed towns after the evacuation.

Many students return to their home towns during the summer break to visit family.

During the war, many tank towns sprang up near strategic chokepoints to support armored divisions.

Many cow towns along the old cattle trail still celebrate their ranching heritage every summer.

Many bedroom towns around the metropolitan area struggle to provide enough public services for their growing populations.

Commuter towns often expand quickly as city workers seek affordable housing.

Many new towns were built along the river to accommodate the growing population.

During our road trip through the Southwest, we stopped at several ghost towns to take photos and imagine life a century ago.

Many transition towns have implemented renewable-energy projects to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.

Many travelers avoid jerkwater towns on long routes, preferring cities with better services and entertainment.