Pyote Ghost Town
Ward County, Texas31.5375, -103.1270
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 8.6 miMonahans, TX
- Mild months
- Feb–Nov5 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,620 ft800 m
Pyote sits in Ward County, Texas. People call it a ghost town, though 72 residents were counted in 2020. It lies at about 2,620 feet above sea level. The largest census count on record is 131 people in 2000.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Pyote. 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 Monahans, TX, about 8.6 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 52 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Woody26 mi northwest
- Hay Flat28 mi northwest
- Porterville31 mi west
- Baldridge46 mi southeast
- Orla50 mi northwest
- Girvin55 mi southeast
- Edruvera55 mi southeast
- Toyahvale57 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 town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
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 February to April, October to November, judging by NOAA normals from Monahans. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Monahans station (USC00415999), 13 miles away. About 13.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Ward County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.53750, -103.12700 |
| Elevation | 2,620 ft (800 m) |
| Census counts | 2000: 131 · 2010: 114 · 2020: 72 |
| Also known as | Pyote, Texas |
| Sources | Wikidata Q973435 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Pyote ghost town?
In Ward County, Texas, at 31.5375, -103.1270. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Monahans, TX, about 8.6 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 52 miles away.
Can you visit Pyote?
Private land, lived-in town. The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
When is the best time to visit Pyote?
Mild months here run February to April, October to November, judging by NOAA normals from Monahans. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Pyote?
Yes. Woody (26 mi), Hay Flat (28 mi), Porterville (31 mi).
