Bowie County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Bowie County - Bowie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Bowie County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Bowie County located in the map, major cities in Bowie county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Bowie County, Texas

Map of Bowie County, Texas

Bowie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is New Boston. As per 2020 census, the population of Bowie County is 92581 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 888 sq mi (2,300 km2). Bowie County was established on 1840.

Facts about Bowie County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNortheast Texas
County SeatBoston (New Boston serves as the principal city for administration)
Named AfterJames Bowie
Established1840
Organized1841
Coordinates33.4418° N, 94.4171° W
Total Area923 sq mi
Land Area885 sq mi
Water Area38 sq mi
Population (2020)92,893
Population RankMajor county in Northeast Texas
Major CitiesTexarkana, New Boston
Main IndustriesManufacturing, Retail, Agriculture, Transportation
Major AirportTexarkana Regional Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForTexarkana (city split with Arkansas), Red River, Historic rail and trade center
Websitehttps://www.co.bowie.tx.us

Top Attractions in Bowie County, Texas

  • Perot Theatre (Texarkana) – Restored historic theater hosting concerts and shows.
  • Texarkana Regional Arts Center – Local art exhibits and cultural programs.
  • Texarkana Museum of Regional History – Exhibits on early settlement and regional heritage.
  • Four States Auto Museum – Classic cars and automotive memorabilia.
  • Spring Lake Park – Large park with walking trails and picnic areas.
  • Bringle Lake Park – Lakeside trails, fishing spots, and disc golf.
  • Downtown Texarkana – Iconic state line photo spot and historic district.
  • Draughon–Moore Ace of Clubs House – Unique 1885 home shaped like a club symbol.
  • Orr Lake Park – Quiet outdoor area for fishing and bird-watching.
  • Holiday Springs Water Park – Seasonal water park with slides and pools.

Cities and Towns in Bowie County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
New Boston (county seat - courthouse location)City461233.4596°N, 94.4155°W
TexarkanaCity3659333.4251°N, 94.0477°W
Wake VillageCity549233.4265°N, 94.1063°W
NashCity381433.4429°N, 94.1302°W
HooksCity276933.4668°N, 94.1835°W
De KalbCity169933.5084°N, 94.6169°W
LearyCity43333.4682°N, 94.2424°W
RedwaterCity85333.3587°N, 94.2549°W
MaudCity105633.3332°N, 94.3441°W
Red LickCensus Designated Place (CDP)100833.4658°N, 94.0814°W
SimmsUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.6204°N, 94.5380°W
MaltaUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.5010°N, 94.7124°W
BostonUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.4440°N, 94.4238°W
Dalby SpringsUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.6328°N, 94.6876°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Bowie County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • Interstate 30 - west toward Dallas and east toward Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Interstate 369 (future corridor) - serves the Texarkana area
  • U.S. Highway 59 - southwest toward Atlanta and northeast toward Texarkana
  • U.S. Highway 67 - west toward Mount Pleasant and east toward Arkansas
  • U.S. Highway 71 - north toward De Queen, Arkansas and south toward Louisiana
  • U.S. Highway 82 - east-west route through New Boston and De Kalb
  • U.S. Highway 259 - south toward Longview and north toward Oklahoma
  • Texas State Highway 8 - connects New Boston, Maud, and New Diana region
  • Texas State Highway 98 - serves the northern Texarkana area

What are Neighboring Counties of Bowie County

  • Little River County, Arkansas (north)
  • Miller County, Arkansas (northeast)
  • Cass County (west)
  • Morris County (southwest)
  • Red River County (south)
  • Titus County (southwest corner)

Distance from Bowie County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • New Boston to Texarkana (Bowie County), Texas - 22 mi (35 km)
  • New Boston to De Kalb (Bowie County), Texas - 18 mi (29 km)
  • New Boston to Atlanta (Cass County), Texas - 24 mi (39 km)
  • New Boston to Mount Pleasant (Titus County), Texas - 48 mi (77 km)
  • New Boston to Clarksville (Red River County), Texas - 37 mi (60 km)
  • New Boston to Daingerfield (Morris County), Texas - 42 mi (68 km)
  • New Boston to Ashdown (Little River County), Arkansas - 28 mi (45 km)
  • New Boston to Texarkana, Arkansas - 25 mi (40 km)
  • New Boston to Longview (Gregg County), Texas - 92 mi (148 km)
  • New Boston to Tyler (Smith County), Texas - 115 mi (185 km)
  • New Boston to Shreveport, Louisiana - 95 mi (153 km)
  • New Boston to Paris (Lamar County), Texas - 83 mi (134 km)
  • New Boston to Dallas (Dallas County), Texas - 173 mi (278 km)
  • New Boston to Little Rock, Arkansas - 145 mi (233 km)
  • New Boston to Houston (Harris County), Texas - 286 mi (460 km)

Waterbodies in Bowie County

Red River, Sulphur River, Wright Patman Lake, Lake Wright Patman, McKinney Bayou, Anderson Creek, Days Creek, Elliott Creek, Kelly Bayou, Pecan Bayou, Black Cypress Bayou watershed, White Oak Creek watershed, Red River floodplain wetlands, springs, reservoirs, oxbow lakes, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Bowie County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Texarkana Country ClubTexarkana33.4718°N, 94.0908°W
Northridge Country ClubTexarkana33.5004°N, 94.0745°W
New Boston Country ClubNew Boston33.4659°N, 94.4351°W

Colleges and Universities in Bowie County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Texarkana CollegePublicCommunity CollegePrimary community college serving the county
Texas A&M University-TexarkanaPublicUniversityFour-year and graduate degree programs
University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaPublicCommunity CollegeTechnical and workforce education

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Bowie County QuickFacts
  2. Official Bowie County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Bowie County
  4. Texas A&M University-Texarkana
  5. Texarkana College