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 and Towns in Culberson County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Van Horn (county seat)Town194131.0399°N, 104.8308°W
Pine SpringsUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.8957°N, 104.8071°W
KentUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.0668°N, 104.2174°W
Nickel CreekUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.1774°N, 104.5485°W
PlateauUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.4287°N, 104.6794°W
State LineUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.9992°N, 105.0000°W
Wild HorseUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.3205°N, 104.9658°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Culberson County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • Interstate 10 - east toward Fort Stockton and west toward El Paso
  • U.S. Highway 90 - connects Van Horn with Marfa and western Texas communities
  • U.S. Highway 62/180 - northeast toward Carlsbad, New Mexico and southwest toward El Paso
  • Texas State Highway 54 - south toward Valentine and north toward New Mexico
  • Farm to Market Road 2185 - serves ranching and remote areas north of Van Horn
  • Park roads provide access to Guadalupe Mountains National Park and McKittrick Canyon

What are Neighboring Counties of Culberson County

  • Eddy County, New Mexico (north)
  • Otero County, New Mexico (northwest)
  • Reeves County (east)
  • Jeff Davis County (south)
  • Hudspeth County (west)

Distance from Culberson County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Van Horn to Kent (Culberson County), Texas - 40 mi (64 km)
  • Van Horn to Pine Springs (Culberson County), Texas - 56 mi (90 km)
  • Van Horn to Valentine (Jeff Davis County), Texas - 33 mi (53 km)
  • Van Horn to Pecos (Reeves County), Texas - 88 mi (142 km)
  • Van Horn to Carlsbad, New Mexico - 150 mi (241 km)
  • Van Horn to Marfa (Presidio County), Texas - 76 mi (122 km)
  • Van Horn to Alpine (Brewster County), Texas - 101 mi (163 km)
  • Van Horn to Fort Stockton (Pecos County), Texas - 157 mi (253 km)
  • Van Horn to Dell City (Hudspeth County), Texas - 92 mi (148 km)
  • Van Horn to El Paso (El Paso County), Texas - 120 mi (193 km)
  • Van Horn to Odessa (Ector County), Texas - 236 mi (380 km)
  • Van Horn to Midland (Midland County), Texas - 254 mi (409 km)
  • Van Horn to Alamogordo, New Mexico - 150 mi (241 km)
  • Van Horn to Las Cruces, New Mexico - 145 mi (233 km)
  • Van Horn to San Antonio (Bexar County), Texas - 435 mi (700 km)

Waterbodies in Culberson County

Rio Grande watershed, Salt Basin, Delaware River tributaries, McKittrick Creek, Pine Springs Canyon streams, Devil's Den Spring, Bone Spring, Guadalupe Mountains springs, Wild Horse Draw, Nickel Creek, ephemeral desert streams, stock ponds, desert wetlands, mountain springs, arroyos, and seasonal waterways

Best Golf Courses in Culberson County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Mountain View Golf CourseVan Horn31.0387°N, 104.8354°W

Colleges and Universities in Culberson County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Odessa CollegePublicCommunity CollegeDesignated community college serving Culberson County
The University of Texas Permian BasinPublicUniversityRegional public university serving West Texas
Sul Ross State UniversityPublicUniversityNearby university serving the Trans-Pecos region
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Culberson CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Culberson County QuickFacts
  2. Official Culberson County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Culberson County
  4. National Park Service - Guadalupe Mountains National Park
  5. Odessa College