Stiles Ghost Town
Reagan County, Texas31.4069, -101.5660
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 16 miBig Lake, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec8 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,550 ft777 m
Stiles sits in Reagan County, Texas. People call it a ghost town, though 4 residents were counted in 2000. It lies at about 2,550 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Stiles. 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 Big Lake, TX, about 16 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Midland, TX, 53 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Best13 mi south
- Texon15 mi southwest
- Upland25 mi west
- Dameron City45 mi northwest
- Sherwood46 mi east
- Arden47 mi east
- Hembrie48 mi south
- Ross City50 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 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 October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Big Lake 2. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Big Lake 2 station (USC00410779), 16 miles away. About 18.2 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Reagan County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.40690, -101.56600 |
| Elevation | 2,550 ft (777 m) |
| Census counts | 2000: 4 |
| Also known as | Stiles, Texas, Stiles, TX |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7616957 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Stiles ghost town?
In Reagan County, Texas, at 31.4069, -101.5660. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Big Lake, TX, about 16 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Midland, TX, 53 miles away.
Can you visit Stiles?
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 Stiles?
Mild months here run October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Big Lake 2. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Stiles?
Yes. Best (13 mi), Texon (15 mi), Upland (25 mi).
