Catarina
Boom and Bust
State: Texas
County: Dimmit County
Founded: 1920s
Abandoned: 1930s
Peak Population: 5,000
Catarina exploded during the 1920s oil boom to 5,000 people. When wells ran dry and the Depression hit, the town collapsed to a few dozen.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Winter
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- From 5,000 to dozens
- 1920s oil boom
- South Texas brush country
Location
Address: Catarina, Texas
Coordinates: 28.3475, -99.6167