Hale County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Hale County, Texas

Map of Hale County, Texas

Hale County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Plainview. As per 2020 census, the population of Hale County is 32220 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,005 sq mi (2,603 km2). Hale County was established on 1876.

Facts about Hale County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionWest Texas / Llano Estacado / South Plains
County SeatPlainview
Named AfterJohn Blackwell Hale, U.S. Congressman
Established1888
Organized1890
Coordinates34.2010° N, 101.7060° W
Total Area1,002 sq mi
Land Area1,001 sq mi
Water Area1 sq mi
Population (2020)34,967
Population RankModerately populated West Texas county
Major CityPlainview
Main IndustriesAgriculture (cotton, corn), Dairy & Cattle, Oil & Gas, Wind Energy
Major AirportPlainview Municipal Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForPlainview cotton production, Llano Estacado plains, Wind energy development
Websitehttps://www.halecounty.org

Top Attractions in Hale County, Texas

  • Lubbock Lake Landmark (Nearby Access) – Archaeological site with trails and exhibits on prehistoric culture.
  • Hale County Courthouse (Plainview) – Historic courthouse anchoring downtown Plainview.
  • Plainview Downtown District – Shops, cafés, murals, and historic architecture.
  • Hale County Museum – Exhibits on ranching, pioneer life, and local heritage.
  • Caprock Canyon Wildlife Area (Nearby) – Scenic canyon trails and wildlife viewing.
  • Prairie Dog Town – Local area with prairie dog colonies for observation and photography.
  • Plainview City Park – Green space, playgrounds, and recreation facilities.
  • High Plains Scenic Drives – Expansive plains with cotton fields and open landscapes.
  • Hale County Ranchlands – Rural areas ideal for scenic drives and wildlife observation.
  • Rural Windmill Landmarks – Iconic West Texas farm structures dotting the countryside.

Cities and Towns in Hale County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Plainview (county seat)City2018734.1848°N, 101.7068°W
Hale CenterCity206234.0642°N, 101.8438°W
PetersburgCity105633.8762°N, 101.5963°W
Abernathy (partly in Lubbock County)City281433.8323°N, 101.8429°W
EdmonsonTown8534.2837°N, 101.9185°W
Seth WardCensus Designated Place (CDP)189634.2168°N, 101.6912°W
Cotton CenterUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.9801°N, 101.9929°W
Hale CityGhost TownN/A34.0835°N, 101.7910°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Hale County

  • Interstate 27 - major north-south corridor connecting Plainview with Lubbock and Amarillo
  • U.S. Highway 87 - overlaps Interstate 27 through much of the county
  • U.S. Highway 70 - east-west route connecting Plainview with Lubbock and Floydada
  • Interstate 27 Business - serves downtown Plainview
  • Texas State Highway 194 - connects Plainview with Tulia and northern communities
  • Farm to Market Road 1424 - serves agricultural areas west of Plainview
  • Farm to Market Road 400 - links Petersburg and southern farming communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Hale County

  • Swisher County (north)
  • Floyd County (east)
  • Crosby County (southeast)
  • Lubbock County (south)
  • Hockley County (southwest)
  • Lamb County (west)
  • Castro County (northwest)

Distance from Hale County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Hale Center1811
Petersburg3421
Abernathy4327
Tulia (Swisher County)4930
Floydada (Floyd County)5333
Lubbock (Lubbock County)7446
Littlefield (Lamb County)6742
Levelland (Hockley County)8955
Muleshoe (Bailey County)10364
Crosbyton (Crosby County)6641
Amarillo (Potter County)12276
Clovis, New Mexico173107
Abilene (Taylor County)262163
Midland (Midland County)226140
Dallas (Dallas County)540336

Waterbodies in Hale County

Running Water Draw, Tule Creek tributaries, Blackwater Draw, Yellowhouse Draw tributaries, playa lakes, irrigation reservoirs, stock ponds, wetlands, Ogallala Aquifer recharge areas, springs, drainage channels, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Hale County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Plainview Country ClubPlainview34.1975°N, 101.7218°W
Running Water Draw Golf CourseOlton34.1828°N, 102.1361°W
Meadowbrook Golf CourseLubbock33.5647°N, 101.8506°W

Colleges and Universities in Hale County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Wayland Baptist UniversityPrivateUniversityHistoric Christian university located in Plainview
South Plains CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial community college district serving Hale County
Texas Tech UniversityPublicUniversityMajor public research university in nearby Lubbock
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Hale CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Hale County QuickFacts
  2. Official Hale County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Hale County
  4. Wayland Baptist University
  5. Hale County Geography and Communities