Cuthbert Ghost Town
Mitchell County, Texas32.4814, -101.0320
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 11 miLake Colorado City, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec8 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,250 ft686 m
Cuthbert is a former settlement in Mitchell County, Texas, listed among the ghost towns of Texas. It lies at about 2,250 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Cuthbert. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Lake Colorado City, TX, about 11 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Midland, TX, 71 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Wastella22 mi east
- Ross City31 mi southwest
- Silver35 mi southeast
- Bitter Creek39 mi east
- Justiceburg40 mi north
- North Roby44 mi northeast
- Mesquite44 mi northwest
- Sanco44 mi southeast
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Colorado City. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal in November.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Colorado City station (USC00411903), 12 miles away. About 21.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Mitchell County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.48140, -101.03200 |
| Elevation | 2,250 ft (686 m) |
| Also known as | Cuthbert, Texas, Cuthbert, TX |
| Sources | Wikidata Q19461245 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Cuthbert ghost town?
In Mitchell County, Texas, at 32.4814, -101.0320. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Lake Colorado City, TX, about 11 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Midland, TX, 71 miles away.
Can you visit Cuthbert?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Cuthbert?
Mild months here run October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Colorado City. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal in November.
Are there other ghost towns near Cuthbert?
Yes. Wastella (22 mi), Ross City (31 mi), Silver (35 mi), Bitter Creek (39 mi).
