Ort Ghost Town
Culberson County, Texas31.2968, -104.3563
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 33 miVan Horn, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec9 of 12
- Elevation
- 4,120 ft1,256 m
Ort is a ghost town in Culberson County, Texas. It lies at about 4,120 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Ort. 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 Van Horn, TX, about 33 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 125 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Boracho15 mi south
- Kent18 mi southeast
- Madera Springs39 mi southeast
- Lobo41 mi southwest
- Allamoore41 mi west
- Toyahvale41 mi southeast
- Orla45 mi northeast
- Pine Springs49 mi northwest
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), 24 miles away. About 13.1 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Culberson County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.29680, -104.35631 |
| Elevation | 4,120 ft (1,256 m) |
| Also known as | Ort, Texas |
| Sources | Wikidata Q130324100 |
Questions
Where is Ort ghost town?
In Culberson County, Texas, at 31.2968, -104.3563. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Van Horn, TX, about 33 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 125 miles away.
Can you visit Ort?
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 Ort?
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 Ort?
Yes. Boracho (15 mi), Kent (18 mi), Madera Springs (39 mi).
