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Toyahvale

A ghost town of unknown status in Reeves County, Texas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

State
Texas
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Toyahvale just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Toyahvale is an unincorporated community in southern Reeves County, Texas, United States. It lies along State Highway 17 and FM 3078, south of the city of Pecos, the county seat of Reeves County.

Reeves County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Arno, Orla, Toyah — Toyahvale keeps them company on the map.

The story of Toyahvale

Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.

Toyahvale is an unincorporated community in southern Reeves County, Texas, United States. It lies along State Highway 17 and FM 3078, south of the city of Pecos, the county seat of Reeves County.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Toyahvale 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 Toyahvale 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.

Toyahvale FAQs

Where is Toyahvale located?
Toyahvale is in Reeves County, Texas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Toyahvale in?
Toyahvale sits in Reeves County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Reeves County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Toyahvale?
Toyahvale is an unincorporated community in southern Reeves County, Texas, United States. It lies along State Highway 17 and FM 3078, south of the city of Pecos, the county seat of Reeves County.
What remains at Toyahvale today?
The on-the-ground condition of Toyahvale 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.
Can you visit Toyahvale?
Here's the honest truth: access to Toyahvale 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Toyahvale, Texas”), CC BY-SA.

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