Gaines County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Gaines County, Texas

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Map of Gaines County, Texas

Gaines County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Seminole. As per 2020 census, the population of Gaines County is 21895 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,502 sq mi (3,890 km2). Gaines County was established on 1876.

Facts about Gaines County, Texas

Top Attractions in Gaines County, Texas

• Gaines County Museum (Seminole) – Exhibits on local history, ranching, and early settlement.
• S.S. Forest Park (Seminole) – Community park with playgrounds and shaded picnic areas.
• Seminole City Park – Green space for family recreation and outdoor events.
• Gaines County Golf Course – Local 18-hole course offering relaxed play.
• Higginbotham-Bartlett Building – Historic downtown landmark with small-town charm.
• Gaines County Veterans Memorial – Tribute honoring local military service members.
• West Texas Ranchlands – Scenic drives showcasing cotton fields and open plains.
• Seminole Downtown District – Shops, cafés, murals, and community history.
• Gaines County Park (Seagraves) – Recreation area with sports facilities and picnic spots.
• Seagraves Depot Museum – Displays on area rail history and regional heritage.

Cities and Towns in Gaines County, Texas

What are Major Roads and Highways in Gaines County

• U.S. Highway 62 - east-west route through Seminole connecting New Mexico and West Texas
• U.S. Highway 180 - major corridor through Seminole toward Lamesa and Hobbs, New Mexico
• Texas State Highway 214 - north-south route connecting Seagraves, Seminole, and Denver City
• Texas State Highway 83 - serves Loop and northeastern Gaines County
• Farm to Market Road 181 - connects Seminole with agricultural areas and neighboring counties
• Farm to Market Road 1429 - serves farming and ranching communities across the county
• Farm to Market Road 1757 - links rural oil and agricultural production areas

What are Neighboring Counties of Gaines County

• Terry County (north)
• Lynn County (northeast)
• Dawson County (east)
• Martin County (southeast)
• Andrews County (south)
• Yoakum County (west)
• Lea County, New Mexico (west and northwest)

Distance from Gaines County to Nearby Cities

Waterbodies in Gaines County

Ogallala Aquifer recharge areas, Monument Draw, Running Water Draw tributaries, Mustang Draw, Sulphur Draw, playa lakes, irrigation reservoirs, stock ponds, wetlands, groundwater recharge basins, seasonal streams, and agricultural water impoundments

Best Golf Courses in Gaines County, Texas

Colleges and Universities in Gaines County, Texas

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau - Gaines County QuickFacts
2. Official Gaines County Website
3. Texas State Historical Association - Gaines County
4. Gaines County Geography and Communities
5. City of Seminole Official Website

• Source: Gaines County had a population of 21,598 in the 2020 Census. Seminole is the county seat and largest city, while Seagraves is the second-largest incorporated community. The county is located in the southern High Plains region of West Texas near the New Mexico border. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}