Dallas County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Dallas County, Texas

Map of Dallas County, Texas

Dallas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Dallas. As per 2020 census, the population of Dallas County is 2586050 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 880 sq mi (2,279 km2). Dallas County was established on 1846.

Facts about Dallas County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNorth Texas / Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex
County SeatDallas
Named AfterLikely George Mifflin Dallas (U.S. Vice President)
Established1846
Organized1846
Coordinates32.7767° N, 96.7970° W
Total Area908 sq mi
Land Area873 sq mi
Water Area35 sq mi
Population (2020)2,613,539
Population Rank2nd most populous county in Texas
Major CitiesDallas, Garland, Irving, Mesquite, Grand Prairie (partially)
Main IndustriesTechnology, Finance, Transportation, Healthcare, Telecommunications
Major AirportDallas Love Field (DAL); DFW Airport (nearby, shared with Tarrant County)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForDowntown Dallas skyline, Dealey Plaza, Major corporate headquarters, Arts District
Websitehttps://www.dallascounty.org

Top Attractions in Dallas County, Texas

  • The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza – Museum about JFK’s life and legacy.
  • Dallas Museum of Art – Major art museum with global collections.
  • Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden – Lakeside gardens with seasonal floral displays.
  • Perot Museum of Nature and Science – Interactive exhibits on science, dinosaurs, and technology.
  • Reunion Tower – Observation deck offering panoramic city views.
  • Dallas World Aquarium – Indoor rainforest and aquatic exhibits.
  • Klyde Warren Park – Urban park with food trucks, events, and green space.
  • Deep Ellum District – Music venues, murals, nightlife, and local dining.
  • White Rock Lake Park – Popular spot for running, kayaking, and picnics.
  • Dallas Zoo – Large zoo featuring wildlife habitats from around the world.

Cities and Towns in Dallas County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Dallas (county seat)City130437932.7767°N, 96.7970°W
IrvingCity25668432.8140°N, 96.9489°W
GarlandCity24601832.9126°N, 96.6389°W
Grand Prairie (partly in Tarrant County)City19610032.7459°N, 96.9978°W
MesquiteCity15010832.7668°N, 96.5992°W
Richardson (partly in Collin County)City11946932.9483°N, 96.7299°W
Carrollton (partly in Denton and Collin counties)City13343432.9756°N, 96.8899°W
Rowlett (partly in Rockwall County)City6243532.9029°N, 96.5639°W
Cedar HillCity4924832.5885°N, 96.9561°W
DeSotoCity5681232.5897°N, 96.8571°W
DuncanvilleCity3971132.6518°N, 96.9083°W
Balch SpringsCity2740332.7287°N, 96.6228°W
Farmers BranchCity3570832.9265°N, 96.8961°W
Coppell (partly in Denton County)City4266032.9546°N, 97.0150°W
University ParkCity2512232.8504°N, 96.8003°W
Highland ParkTown895432.8335°N, 96.8058°W
HutchinsCity571632.6496°N, 96.7130°W
LancasterCity4140032.5921°N, 96.7561°W
SeagovilleCity1745432.6396°N, 96.5383°W
WilmerCity568232.5899°N, 96.6853°W
Cockrell HillCity412432.7376°N, 96.8900°W
Glenn Heights (partly in Ellis County)City1497832.5482°N, 96.8569°W
SunnyvaleTown685132.7965°N, 96.5600°W
AddisonTown1686132.9618°N, 96.8292°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Dallas County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • Interstate 20 - east-west route through southern Dallas County
  • Interstate 30 - connects Dallas with Fort Worth and East Texas
  • Interstate 35E - north-south route through Dallas and surrounding cities
  • Interstate 45 - connects Dallas with Houston
  • Interstate 635 (LBJ Freeway) - major beltway around northern Dallas
  • U.S. Highway 75 (Central Expressway) - north toward Collin County
  • President George Bush Turnpike - serves northern and eastern suburbs
  • State Highway 121 - connects Dallas County with Denton and Collin counties
  • State Highway 183 - links Dallas and Irving with Fort Worth
  • Loop 12 - serves central and western portions of the county

What are Neighboring Counties of Dallas County

  • Denton County (northwest)
  • Collin County (north)
  • Rockwall County (east)
  • Kaufman County (southeast)
  • Ellis County (south)
  • Johnson County (southwest)
  • Tarrant County (west)

Distance from Dallas County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Dallas to Irving (Dallas County), Texas - 12 mi (19 km)
  • Dallas to Garland (Dallas County), Texas - 15 mi (24 km)
  • Dallas to Mesquite (Dallas County), Texas - 11 mi (18 km)
  • Dallas to Richardson (Dallas County), Texas - 13 mi (21 km)
  • Dallas to Grand Prairie (Dallas County), Texas - 15 mi (24 km)
  • Dallas to Carrollton (Dallas County), Texas - 17 mi (27 km)
  • Dallas to DeSoto (Dallas County), Texas - 16 mi (26 km)
  • Dallas to Cedar Hill (Dallas County), Texas - 18 mi (29 km)
  • Dallas to Plano (Collin County), Texas - 20 mi (32 km)
  • Dallas to Denton (Denton County), Texas - 39 mi (63 km)
  • Dallas to Rockwall (Rockwall County), Texas - 25 mi (40 km)
  • Dallas to McKinney (Collin County), Texas - 33 mi (53 km)
  • Dallas to Fort Worth (Tarrant County), Texas - 34 mi (55 km)
  • Dallas to Waxahachie (Ellis County), Texas - 31 mi (50 km)
  • Dallas to Terrell (Kaufman County), Texas - 32 mi (51 km)

Waterbodies in Dallas County

Trinity River, White Rock Lake, Joe Pool Lake, Mountain Creek Lake, Bachman Lake, Lake Ray Hubbard shoreline, Elm Fork Trinity River, West Fork Trinity River tributaries, White Rock Creek, Rowlett Creek, Ten Mile Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Turtle Creek, wetlands, reservoirs, flood-control lakes, and urban waterways

Best Golf Courses in Dallas County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
TPC Las ColinasIrving32.8931°N, 96.9568°W
Brookhaven Country ClubFarmers Branch32.9307°N, 96.8897°W
Dallas National Golf ClubDallas32.7401°N, 96.9302°W
Tenison Park Golf CourseDallas32.7998°N, 96.7609°W
Stevens Park Golf CourseDallas32.7435°N, 96.8601°W
Cedar Crest Golf CourseDallas32.7318°N, 96.7994°W
Golf Club of DallasDallas32.6916°N, 96.9575°W
Luna Vista Golf CourseDallas32.8875°N, 96.9121°W
Irving Golf ClubIrving32.8135°N, 96.9593°W
Mesquite Golf ClubMesquite32.7825°N, 96.6108°W
Firewheel Golf ParkGarland32.9687°N, 96.6424°W
Sherrill Park Golf CourseRichardson32.9963°N, 96.6554°W
Cowboys Golf ClubGrapevine (Dallas County service area)32.9444°N, 97.0727°W

Colleges and Universities in Dallas County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Southern Methodist UniversityPrivateUniversityNational research university in University Park
University of Texas at DallasPublicUniversityMajor research and technology programs
Dallas CollegePublicCommunity CollegeLarge multi-campus community college system
University of North Texas at DallasPublicUniversityPublic university serving southern Dallas County
Paul Quinn CollegePrivateUniversityHistorically Black liberal arts institution
Dallas Baptist UniversityPrivateUniversityChristian higher education programs
Parker UniversityPrivateUniversityHealth sciences and chiropractic education

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Dallas County QuickFacts
  2. Official Dallas County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Dallas County
  4. Dallas College
  5. Southern Methodist University