Dryden Ghost Town
Terrell County, Texas30.0444, -102.1140
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 71 miOzona, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec7 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,110 ft643 m
Dryden is a ghost town in Terrell County, Texas. It lies at about 2,110 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Dryden. 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 Ozona, TX, about 71 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 128 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Cedar Station15 mi southeast
- Pumpville24 mi east
- Pandale35 mi east
- Langtry37 mi southeast
- Hembrie53 mi northeast
- Haymond54 mi west
- Juno60 mi east
- Girvin72 mi north
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 April, judging by NOAA normals from Dryden Terrell Co Ap. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Dryden Terrell Co Ap station (USW00003032), 5.9 miles away. About 9.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Terrell County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 30.04440, -102.11400 |
| Elevation | 2,110 ft (643 m) |
| Also known as | Dryden, Texas, Dryden, TX |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5309659 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Dryden ghost town?
In Terrell County, Texas, at 30.0444, -102.1140. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Ozona, TX, about 71 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 128 miles away.
Can you visit Dryden?
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 Dryden?
Mild months here run October to April, judging by NOAA normals from Dryden Terrell Co Ap. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Dryden?
Yes. Cedar Station (15 mi), Pumpville (24 mi), Pandale (35 mi), Langtry (37 mi).
