Lobo, Ghost town in Culberson County, US.
Lobo is a ghost town in Culberson County, Texas, situated between the Van Horn Mountains and Wylie Mountains along U.S. Highway 90. The site contains several abandoned buildings including a former motel, diner, residential structures, and a gas station that has been privately owned since the early 2000s.
The Southern Pacific Railroad built a depot and livestock loading facilities here in 1882. Van Horn Wells nearby served as the only reliable water source for many miles, making the location a crucial stop on the mail and trade route during the 1800s.
The name comes from the Mexican wolves that once roamed this area. The settlement grew around a railway depot and livestock loading facilities that served regional ranching operations.
The location lies about 12 miles south of Van Horn and is accessible via Highway 90. Visitors should note that much of the site remains private property and access may be restricted or require permission.
Two earthquakes struck in 1929 and 1931, causing significant damage to local buildings. A drop in the water table during the 1960s ended cotton farming operations and led to the settlement's decline.
Location: Culberson County
Elevation above the sea: 1,222 m
Website: http://lobo-texas.com
GPS coordinates: 30.81417,-104.75306
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40
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