Erath County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Erath County, Texas

Map of Erath County, Texas

Erath County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Stephenville. As per 2020 census, the population of Erath County is 43378 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,086 sq mi (2,813 km2). Erath County was established on 1856.

Facts about Erath County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionCentral Texas / Cross Timbers region
County SeatStephenville
Named AfterGeorge Bernard Erath, surveyor and Texas Revolution soldier
Established1856
Organized1866
Coordinates32.2200° N, 98.2200° W
Total Area1,090 sq mi
Land Area1,083 sq mi
Water Area7 sq mi
Population (2020)42,545
Population RankModerate-sized Central Texas county
Major CitiesStephenville, Dublin
Main IndustriesDairy Farming, Agriculture, Education (Tarleton State University), Manufacturing
Major AirportStephenville Clark Regional Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForDairy capital reputation, Stephenville rodeo culture, Dublin Dr Pepper heritage
Websitehttps://www.co.erath.tx.us

Top Attractions in Erath County, Texas

  • Stephenville Downtown Square – Shops, cafés, murals, and a historic courthouse.
  • Tarleton State University – Campus attractions, events, and cultural programs.
  • Cross Timbers Historic Museum – Exhibits on pioneer life and regional heritage.
  • Stephenville City Park – Trails, playgrounds, and sports facilities.
  • Cowboy Capital Walk of Fame – Tributes to famous rodeo personalities.
  • Dublin Bottling Works – Historic soda bottling site with a museum and tours.
  • Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum – Displays celebrating cowboy and rodeo history.
  • Proctor Lake (Nearby Access) – Fishing, camping, and boating near county line.
  • Veldhuizen Cheese Shoppe – Local creamery offering tastings and tours.
  • Scenic Country Roads – Quiet drives through farms, ranches, and rolling hills.

Cities and Towns in Erath County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Stephenville (county seat)City2149732.2207°N, 98.2023°W
DublinCity365432.0854°N, 98.3417°W
Bluff DaleTown174932.3510°N, 98.0145°W
LinglevilleCity25832.2135°N, 98.3567°W
Morgan MillUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.4454°N, 98.1498°W
HuckabayUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.2998°N, 98.2921°W
AlexanderUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.1085°N, 98.1942°W
ClairetteUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.2529°N, 98.0895°W
HarbinUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.0116°N, 98.2703°W
SeldenUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.1532°N, 98.2554°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Erath County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • U.S. Highway 67 - northeast toward Cleburne and southwest toward Brownwood
  • U.S. Highway 281 - north toward Mineral Wells and south toward Lampasas
  • U.S. Highway 377 - northeast toward Fort Worth and southwest toward Brady
  • Texas State Highway 6 - connects Dublin, Stephenville, and Eastland
  • Farm to Market Road 8 - serves Bluff Dale and eastern Erath County
  • Farm to Market Road 108 - connects Stephenville with Huckabay and northern communities
  • Farm to Market Road 219 - serves agricultural and ranching areas across the county

What are Neighboring Counties of Erath County

  • Palo Pinto County (north)
  • Hood County (northeast)
  • Johnson County (east)
  • Somervell County (east)
  • Hamilton County (south)
  • Comanche County (southwest)
  • Eastland County (west)

Distance from Erath County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Dublin2113
Bluff Dale3220
Lingleville1610
Granbury (Hood County)4830
Glen Rose (Somervell County)4025
Comanche (Comanche County)4025
Eastland (Eastland County)6842
Cleburne (Johnson County)5836
Weatherford (Parker County)7245
Brownwood (Brown County)8251
Waco (McLennan County)12175
Abilene (Taylor County)13685
Fort Worth (Tarrant County)11370
Dallas (Dallas County)12980
Austin (Travis County)262163

Waterbodies in Erath County

North Bosque River, Paluxy River tributaries, Green Creek, Duffau Creek, Richardson Creek, Alarm Creek, Pony Creek, Cowhouse Creek tributaries, Proctor Lake shoreline, stock ponds, ranch reservoirs, springs, wetlands, floodplain waterways, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Erath County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Tejas Golf CourseStephenville32.2416°N, 98.1935°W
Legends Country ClubStephenville32.2608°N, 98.1838°W
PAR Country ClubDublin32.0918°N, 98.3554°W
Harbor Lakes Golf Club (nearby)Granbury32.4387°N, 97.7479°W

Colleges and Universities in Erath County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Tarleton State UniversityPublicUniversityMajor public university and flagship institution in Stephenville
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Erath CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs
Ranger College - Erath County CenterPublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce training and academic transfer programs
Cisco CollegePublicCommunity CollegeRegional higher education opportunities

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Erath County QuickFacts
  2. Official Erath County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Erath County
  4. Tarleton State University
  5. City of Stephenville Official Website