Pontotoc Ghost Town
Mason County, Texas30.9094, -98.9800
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 19 miMason, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec8 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,560 ft476 m
Pontotoc is an abandoned town in Mason County, Texas. It lies at about 1,560 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Pontotoc. 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 Mason, TX, about 19 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Leander, TX, 70 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Apex5.3 mi northeast
- Bettina14 mi south
- Hedwigs Hill19 mi southwest
- Grit22 mi southwest
- Hilda24 mi south
- Calf Creek29 mi west
- Hext33 mi west
- Locker33 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 May, judging by NOAA normals from Mason. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Mason station (USC00415650), 19 miles away. About 28.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Mason County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 30.90944, -98.98000 |
| Elevation | 1,560 ft (476 m) |
| Also known as | Pontotoc, Texas, Pontotoc, TX |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7228354 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Pontotoc ghost town?
In Mason County, Texas, at 30.9094, -98.9800. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Mason, TX, about 19 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Leander, TX, 70 miles away.
Can you visit Pontotoc?
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 Pontotoc?
Mild months here run October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Mason. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Pontotoc?
Yes. Apex (5.3 mi), Bettina (14 mi), Hedwigs Hill (19 mi), Grit (22 mi).
