Culberson County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Culberson County, Texas

Map of Culberson County, Texas

Culberson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Van Horn. As per 2020 census, the population of Culberson County is 2193 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,813 sq mi (9,876 km2). Culberson County was established on 1911.

Facts about Culberson County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionWest Texas / Trans-Pecos
County SeatVan Horn
Named AfterDavid B. Culberson
Established1911
Organized1911
Coordinates31.4310° N, 104.5150° W
Total Area3,813 sq mi
Land Area3,812 sq mi
Water Area1 sq mi
Population (2020)2,183
Population RankOne of the most sparsely populated counties in Texas
Major CommunityVan Horn
Main IndustriesTransportation, Tourism, Ranching, Aerospace (Blue Origin)
Major AirportCulberson County Airport; Blue Origin Launch Site nearby
Time ZoneMountain Time (UTC−07:00)
Known ForGuadalupe Mountains, El Capitan, Blue Origin spaceflight site, Vast desert landscapes
Websitehttps://www.co.culberson.tx.us

Top Attractions in Culberson County, Texas

  • Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Rugged peaks, canyons, and top-tier hiking.
  • Guadalupe Peak – Highest point in Texas with spectacular summit views.
  • McKittrick Canyon – Famous for fall foliage and scenic canyon trails.
  • El Capitan – Iconic limestone formation visible from miles away.
  • Pine Springs Visitor Center – Gateway to park information and trail access.
  • Salt Flat Overlook – Wide desert views of ancient salt lake beds.
  • Van Horn Downtown – Local shops, murals, and small-town West Texas charm.
  • Red Rock Ranch Tours – Guided ranch and geological excursions.
  • Clark Hotel Museum (Van Horn) – Historic hotel building with local history exhibits.
  • Scenic Desert Drives – Open highways with dramatic views of the Guadalupe Mountains.

Cities & Towns in Culberson County, Texas

Van Horn, Lobo, Boracho, Chispa