Hockley County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Hockley County, Texas

Map of Hockley County, Texas

Hockley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Levelland. As per 2020 census, the population of Hockley County is 21363 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 908 sq mi (2,352 km2). Hockley County was established on 1876.

Facts about Hockley County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionWest Texas / South Plains
County SeatLevelland
Named AfterGeorge Washington Hockley, Texas Secretary of War during the Republic of Texas
Established1921
Organized1921
Coordinates33.5850° N, 102.3000° W
Total Area909 sq mi
Land Area909 sq mi
Water Area<1 sq mi
Population (2020)21,537
Population RankModerately populated West Texas county
Major CityLevelland
Main IndustriesAgriculture (cotton, sorghum), Oil & Gas, Wind Energy
Major AirportLevelland Municipal Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForSouth Plains agriculture, Cotton production, Wind farms
Websitehttps://www.co.hockley.tx.us

Top Attractions in Hockley County, Texas

  • Hockley County Courthouse (Levelland) – Historic courthouse anchoring downtown Levelland.
  • Downtown Levelland – Shops, cafés, murals, and early 20th-century architecture.
  • Levelland City Park – Walking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas for family recreation.
  • Hockley County Museum – Exhibits on pioneer life, ranching, and local history.
  • South Plains Scenic Drives – Open plains, cotton fields, and expansive High Plains vistas.
  • Rural Ranchlands – Scenic drives through cattle ranches and farmland.
  • Historic Windmill Sites – Iconic West Texas structures dotting the countryside.
  • Prairie Wildlife Areas – Bird-watching and natural observation opportunities.
  • High Plains Scenic Routes – Quiet roads ideal for photography and sunsets.
  • Community Recreation Fields – Sports areas and picnic spots for local families.

Cities and Towns in Hockley County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Levelland (county seat)City1232733.5873°N, 102.3779°W
SundownCity132633.4565°N, 102.4891°W
AntonCity112633.8112°N, 102.1638°W
RopesvilleCity43433.4134°N, 102.1560°W
Opdyke WestTown33033.5934°N, 102.4216°W
PepUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.8162°N, 102.6810°W
WhitharralUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.7365°N, 102.3232°W
SmyerCity (partly in Lubbock County)47433.5812°N, 102.1718°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Hockley County

  • U.S. Highway 385 - major north-south corridor through Levelland
  • U.S. Highway 84 - east-west route connecting Levelland with Lubbock and Littlefield
  • Texas State Highway 114 - serves Levelland and links western South Plains communities
  • Texas State Highway 116 - connects Levelland with Lubbock County
  • Farm to Market Road 300 - major regional connector across the county
  • Farm to Market Road 597 - serves northern agricultural areas
  • Farm to Market Road 303 - connects Levelland with Sundown and oil-producing areas

What are Neighboring Counties of Hockley County

  • Lamb County (north)
  • Hale County (east)
  • Lubbock County (southeast)
  • Terry County (south)
  • Cochran County (west)

Distance from Hockley County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Sundown1711
Anton2516
Ropesville3522
Littlefield (Lamb County)4930
Plainview (Hale County)7748
Brownfield (Terry County)5836
Morton (Cochran County)6440
Lubbock (Lubbock County)5031
Muleshoe (Bailey County)8251
Levelland to Amarillo193120
Midland (Midland County)194121
Clovis, New Mexico15194
Abilene (Taylor County)270168
Dallas (Dallas County)571355
Fort Worth (Tarrant County)533331

Waterbodies in Hockley County

Yellow House Draw tributaries, Blackwater Draw, Running Water Draw tributaries, playa lakes, irrigation reservoirs, stock ponds, Ogallala Aquifer recharge areas, wetlands, drainage channels, groundwater storage basins, springs, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Hockley County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Levelland Country ClubLevelland33.5879°N, 102.3918°W
Shadow Hills Golf CourseLubbock33.5349°N, 101.9385°W
Meadowbrook Golf CourseLubbock33.5647°N, 101.8506°W

Colleges and Universities in Hockley County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
South Plains CollegePublicCommunity CollegeMain campus located in Levelland serving the South Plains region
Texas Tech UniversityPublicUniversityMajor public research university located nearby in Lubbock
Lubbock Christian UniversityPrivateUniversityRegional private university in nearby Lubbock
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Hockley CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Hockley County QuickFacts
  2. Official Hockley County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Hockley County
  4. South Plains College
  5. Hockley County, Texas