Brown County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Brown County, Texas

Map of Brown County, Texas

Brown County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Brownwood. As per 2020 census, the population of Brown County is 38192 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 944 sq mi (2,445 km2). Brown County was established on 1856.

Facts about Brown County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionCentral Texas / Texas Hill Country transition
County SeatBrownwood
Named AfterHenry Stevenson Brown
Established1856
Organized1858
Coordinates31.7500° N, 98.9833° W
Total Area957 sq mi
Land Area944 sq mi
Water Area13 sq mi
Population (2020)38,095
Population RankMid-sized Central Texas county
Major CitiesBrownwood, Early, Bangs
Main IndustriesEducation, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Agriculture
Major AirportBrownwood Regional Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForLake Brownwood, Howard Payne University, Historic downtown Brownwood
Websitehttps://www.browncountytx.org

Top Attractions in Brown County, Texas

  • Lake Brownwood State Park – Lakeside hiking, camping, fishing, and scenic views.
  • Brown County Museum of History – Exhibits in a historic jail building.
  • Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum – Model trains and railroading history.
  • Downtown Brownwood – Shops, murals, cafés, and historic architecture.
  • Riverside Park – Picnic areas, river access, and playgrounds.
  • Brownwood Lyric Theatre – Restored theater hosting plays and performances.
  • Howard Payne University Campus – Historic buildings and cultural events.
  • Fuzzy’s Corner Antiques District – Antiques, collectibles, and local vendors.
  • Brownwood Country Club – Golf course and recreation facilities.
  • Camp Bowie Memorial Park – Tribute to WWII military history in the region.

Cities and Towns in Brown County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Brownwood (county seat)City1886231.7093°N, 98.9912°W
EarlyCity308731.7421°N, 98.9451°W
BangsTown160331.7171°N, 99.1328°W
BlanketTown39031.8265°N, 98.7881°W
BrodokesmithUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.5488°N, 99.1264°W
GrosvenorUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.4160°N, 99.1134°W
Indian CreekUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.8630°N, 99.0207°W
MayUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.9810°N, 98.9231°W
OwensUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.8486°N, 99.0862°W
ThriftyUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.4005°N, 98.8687°W
ZephyrUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.6699°N, 98.7942°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Brown County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • U.S. Highway 67 - east toward Stephenville and west toward San Angelo
  • U.S. Highway 84 - southeast toward Waco and northwest toward Abilene
  • U.S. Highway 183 - north toward Cisco and south toward Lampasas
  • U.S. Highway 377 - northeast toward Granbury and southwest toward Brady
  • Texas State Highway 279 - connects Brownwood with Lake Brownwood communities
  • Farm to Market Road 585 - serves northern agricultural areas
  • Farm to Market Road 586 - links Brownwood with rural southern communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Brown County

  • Callahan County (north)
  • Eastland County (northeast)
  • Comanche County (east)
  • Mills County (southeast)
  • San Saba County (south)
  • McCulloch County (southwest)
  • Coleman County (west)

Distance from Brown County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Brownwood to Early (Brown County), Texas - 3 mi (5 km)
  • Brownwood to Comanche (Comanche County), Texas - 31 mi (50 km)
  • Brownwood to Coleman (Coleman County), Texas - 35 mi (56 km)
  • Brownwood to Brady (McCulloch County), Texas - 53 mi (85 km)
  • Brownwood to Lampasas (Lampasas County), Texas - 72 mi (116 km)
  • Brownwood to Stephenville (Erath County), Texas - 71 mi (114 km)
  • Brownwood to Cisco (Eastland County), Texas - 57 mi (92 km)
  • Brownwood to San Saba (San Saba County), Texas - 49 mi (79 km)
  • Brownwood to Abilene (Taylor County), Texas - 74 mi (119 km)
  • Brownwood to Granbury (Hood County), Texas - 96 mi (154 km)
  • Brownwood to Waco (McLennan County), Texas - 110 mi (177 km)
  • Brownwood to Austin (Travis County), Texas - 143 mi (230 km)
  • Brownwood to Fort Worth (Tarrant County), Texas - 142 mi (229 km)
  • Brownwood to Dallas (Dallas County), Texas - 158 mi (254 km)
  • Brownwood to San Angelo (Tom Green County), Texas - 96 mi (154 km)

Waterbodies in Brown County

Lake Brownwood, Pecan Bayou, Jim Ned Creek, Adams Branch, Salt Creek, Mukewater Creek, Brownwood Reservoir, Hog Creek, Blanket Creek, Willis Creek, Colorado River watershed, Pecan Bayou watershed, springs, stock ponds, wetlands, reservoirs, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Brown County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Brownwood Country ClubBrownwood31.7284°N, 99.0328°W
The Hideout Golf Club & ResortLake Brownwood31.8262°N, 99.0307°W

Colleges and Universities in Brown County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Howard Payne UniversityPrivateUniversityHistoric Baptist university in Brownwood
Texas State Technical College - BrownwoodPublicCommunity CollegeTechnical and workforce education programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Brown County QuickFacts
  2. Official Brown County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Brown County
  4. Howard Payne University
  5. Texas State Technical College