Quick Facts
- State
- Texas
- County
- Starr County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Indio just shows the receipt more honestly than most. El Indio (, Spanish pronunciation: [eˈlindjo]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maverick County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, El Indio had a population of 182.
Starr County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Viboras — Indio keeps them company on the map.
The story of Indio
Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.
El Indio (, Spanish pronunciation: [eˈlindjo]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maverick County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, El Indio had a population of 182.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Indio is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Indio is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
Indio FAQs
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“El Indio, Texas”), CC BY-SA.