Wastella Ghost Town
Nolan County, Texas32.5103, -100.6490
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 8.3 miRoscoe, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec9 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,390 ft729 m
Wastella is a former settlement in Nolan County, Texas, listed among the ghost towns of Texas. It lies at about 2,390 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Wastella. 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 Roscoe, TX, about 8.3 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Abilene, TX, 53 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Bitter Creek20 mi southeast
- Cuthbert22 mi west
- North Roby26 mi northeast
- Royston29 mi northeast
- Silver30 mi south
- Sanco35 mi south
- Edith42 mi south
- Rath City44 mi northeast
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 Roscoe. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Roscoe station (USC00417743), 8.3 miles away. About 21.2 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Nolan County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.51030, -100.64900 |
| Elevation | 2,390 ft (729 m) |
| Also known as | Wastella, Texas, Wastella, TX |
| Sources | Wikidata Q18217662 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Wastella ghost town?
In Nolan County, Texas, at 32.5103, -100.6490. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Roscoe, TX, about 8.3 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Abilene, TX, 53 miles away.
Can you visit Wastella?
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 Wastella?
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Roscoe. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Wastella?
Yes. Bitter Creek (20 mi), Cuthbert (22 mi), North Roby (26 mi), Royston (29 mi).
