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Whiteflat

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Whiteflat ghost town, Texas
Plate I — Whiteflat, TexasPhoto: Leaflet (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Whiteflat feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Whiteflat is a ghost town in Motley County, Texas, United States. The population was estimated to be 3 at the 2000 census.

Motley County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Tee Pee City — Whiteflat keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Whiteflat

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

Whiteflat is a ghost town in Motley County, Texas, United States. The population was estimated to be 3 at the 2000 census.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Whiteflat 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Whiteflat 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. The mapped point for Whiteflat is roughly 34.1053, -100.8894 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Whiteflat FAQs

01Where is Whiteflat located?
Whiteflat is in Motley County, Texas, mapped near 34.1053, -100.8894.
02What county is Whiteflat in?
Whiteflat sits in Motley County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Motley County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Whiteflat?
Whiteflat is a ghost town in Motley County, Texas, United States. The population was estimated to be 3 at the 2000 census.
04What remains at Whiteflat today?
The on-the-ground condition of Whiteflat 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.
05Can you visit Whiteflat?
Here's the honest truth: access to Whiteflat 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. The mapped point for Whiteflat is roughly 34.1053, -100.8894 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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