Madera Springs Ghost Town
Jeff Davis County, Texas30.8553, -103.9500
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 38 miMarfa, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec9 of 12
- Elevation
- 4,960 ft1,512 m
Madera Springs is a former settlement in Jeff Davis County, Texas, listed among the ghost towns of Texas. It lies at about 4,960 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Madera Springs. 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 Marfa, TX, about 38 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 118 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Toyahvale11 mi northeast
- Kent22 mi northwest
- Boracho30 mi northwest
- Ort39 mi northwest
- Fort Holland47 mi southwest
- Lobo48 mi west
- Porterville61 mi north
- Pilares61 mi southwest
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 September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Kent 8Se. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to January.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Kent 8Se station (USC00414770), 15 miles away. About 13.1 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Jeff Davis County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 30.85528, -103.95000 |
| Elevation | 4,960 ft (1,512 m) |
| Sources | Wikidata Q28912641 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Madera Springs ghost town?
In Jeff Davis County, Texas, at 30.8553, -103.9500. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Marfa, TX, about 38 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 118 miles away.
Can you visit Madera Springs?
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 Madera Springs?
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Kent 8Se. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to January.
Are there other ghost towns near Madera Springs?
Yes. Toyahvale (11 mi), Kent (22 mi), Boracho (30 mi), Ort (39 mi).
