Donley County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Donley County, Texas

Map of Donley County, Texas

Donley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Clarendon. As per 2020 census, the population of Donley County is 3268 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 930 sq mi (2,409 km2). Donley County was established on 1876.

Facts about Donley County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionTexas Panhandle
County SeatClarendon
Named AfterStockton P. Donley, Texas Supreme Court justice
Established1876
Organized1882
Coordinates34.9520° N, 100.8150° W
Total Area933 sq mi
Land Area927 sq mi
Water Area6 sq mi
Population (2020)3,258
Population RankSparsely populated Panhandle county
Major CityClarendon
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Ranching, Education (Clarendon College), Tourism
Major AirportClarendon Municipal Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForGreenbelt Lake, Clarendon College, Panhandle ranching heritage
Websitehttps://www.co.donley.tx.us

Top Attractions in Donley County, Texas

  • Clarendon College – Historic campus with notable architecture and local heritage.
  • Saints' Roost Museum (Clarendon) – Pioneer-era exhibits and regional history displays.
  • Greenbelt Lake – Fishing, boating, camping, and lakeside relaxation.
  • Downtown Clarendon – Shops, cafés, murals, and historic buildings.
  • Clarendon Country Club – Local golf course offering recreational play.
  • Mulberry Canyon Areas – Scenic High Plains landscapes ideal for photography.
  • Lelia Lake Community Sites – Rural landmarks tied to early settlement.
  • Rowe Cemetery Historic Section – Local history reflected in early grave markers.
  • Clarendon City Park – Green space with picnic areas and walking paths.
  • High Plains Scenic Drives – Wide-open prairie views and quiet country roads.

Cities and Towns in Donley County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Clarendon (county seat)City187734.9373°N, 100.8882°W
HowardwickCity37035.0342°N, 100.9077°W
HedleyCity27534.8667°N, 100.6667°W
Lelia LakeCensus Designated Place (CDP)8235.0043°N, 100.7226°W
AshtolaUnincorporated CommunityN/A35.0254°N, 101.0348°W
BriceUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.9345°N, 100.9768°W
JerichoUnincorporated CommunityN/A35.1718°N, 101.0907°W
MartinUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.9208°N, 100.7835°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Donley County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • U.S. Highway 287 - northwest toward Amarillo and southeast toward Childress
  • U.S. Highway 70 - east toward Memphis and west toward Pampa
  • Texas State Highway 70 - north toward Interstate 40 and south toward Matador
  • Texas State Highway 203 - connects Hedley with Wellington and Hall County
  • Farm to Market Road 1260 - serves agricultural communities in western Donley County
  • Farm to Market Road 2471 - connects Clarendon with rural ranching areas
  • Farm to Market Road 2362 - serves northern farming and grazing lands

What are Neighboring Counties of Donley County

  • Gray County (north)
  • Wheeler County (northeast)
  • Collingsworth County (east)
  • Hall County (south)
  • Briscoe County (southwest)
  • Armstrong County (west)
  • Carson County (northwest)

Distance from Donley County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Clarendon to Howardwick (Donley County), Texas - 8 mi (13 km)
  • Clarendon to Hedley (Donley County), Texas - 14 mi (23 km)
  • Clarendon to Lelia Lake (Donley County), Texas - 10 mi (16 km)
  • Clarendon to Memphis (Hall County), Texas - 27 mi (43 km)
  • Clarendon to Wellington (Collingsworth County), Texas - 35 mi (56 km)
  • Clarendon to Pampa (Gray County), Texas - 37 mi (60 km)
  • Clarendon to Claude (Armstrong County), Texas - 33 mi (53 km)
  • Clarendon to Childress (Childress County), Texas - 57 mi (92 km)
  • Clarendon to Borger (Hutchinson County), Texas - 69 mi (111 km)
  • Clarendon to Canyon (Randall County), Texas - 67 mi (108 km)
  • Clarendon to Amarillo (Potter County), Texas - 61 mi (98 km)
  • Clarendon to Dumas (Moore County), Texas - 98 mi (158 km)
  • Clarendon to Plainview (Hale County), Texas - 93 mi (150 km)
  • Clarendon to Lubbock (Lubbock County), Texas - 125 mi (201 km)
  • Clarendon to Wichita Falls (Wichita County), Texas - 152 mi (245 km)

Waterbodies in Donley County

Greenbelt Reservoir, Salt Fork Red River, Mulberry Creek, Carroll Creek, Little Red River tributaries, Lelia Lake, McClellan Creek watershed tributaries, Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River tributaries, ranch reservoirs, stock ponds, wetlands, springs, playa lakes, drainage channels, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Donley County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Clarendon Country ClubClarendon34.9448°N, 100.8949°W

Colleges and Universities in Donley County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Clarendon CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOldest community college in the Texas Panhandle
West Texas A&M UniversityPublicUniversityRegional public university serving the Panhandle
Amarillo CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAcademic and workforce training programs
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Donley CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Donley County QuickFacts
  2. Official Donley County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Donley County
  4. Clarendon College
  5. Texas Parks and Wildlife - Greenbelt Reservoir