Kaufman County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Kaufman County, Texas

Map of Kaufman County, Texas

Kaufman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Kaufman. As per 2020 census, the population of Kaufman County is 157768 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 786 sq mi (2,036 km2). Kaufman County was established on 1848.

Facts about Kaufman County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNorth Texas / Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex
County SeatKaufman
Named AfterDavid S. Kaufman, Texas legislator and diplomat
Established1848
Organized1848
Coordinates32.5880° N, 96.3080° W
Total Area808 sq mi
Land Area791 sq mi
Water Area17 sq mi
Population (2020)145,310
Population RankRapidly growing North Texas county
Major CitiesKaufman, Terrell, Forney, Crandall
Main IndustriesManufacturing, Agriculture, Retail, Education, Healthcare
Major AirportTerrell Municipal Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForTrinity River, Lake Tawakoni, Historical downtowns, Proximity to Dallas–Fort Worth
Websitehttps://www.kaufmancountytx.gov

Top Attractions in Kaufman County, Texas

  • Historic Downtown Kaufman – Shops, cafés, murals, and preserved 19th-century architecture.
  • Kaufman County Courthouse – Iconic courthouse anchoring the town square.
  • Cedar Creek Lake – Boating, fishing, camping, and lakeside recreation.
  • Kaufman City Park – Green space with playgrounds, walking trails, and family recreation.
  • Historic Downtown Terrell – Shops, restaurants, galleries, and early 20th-century architecture.
  • Terrell Heritage Museum – Exhibits on local history, railroads, and regional heritage.
  • Terrell Event Centre – Venue for concerts, fairs, and community events.
  • Local Ranchlands – Scenic drives through farmland and cattle ranches.
  • Prairie Wildlife Areas – Bird-watching and small-game observation opportunities.
  • Historic Rail Markers – Landmarks commemorating early railroad history in the county.

Cities and Towns in Kaufman County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
ForneyCity2368932.7487°N, 96.4719°W
TerrellCity1796532.7357°N, 96.2753°W
Kaufman (county seat)City679732.5893°N, 96.3086°W
CrandallCity474632.6279°N, 96.4553°W
Mabank (partly in Henderson County)City428432.3665°N, 96.1005°W
CombineCity224532.5887°N, 96.5397°W
TaltyTown253532.6924°N, 96.4897°W
KempCity115432.4429°N, 96.2286°W
Oak GroveTown63032.5184°N, 96.3092°W
RosserVillage31332.4571°N, 96.4525°W
Grays PrairieCity29632.5898°N, 96.3914°W
ScurryTown68132.5180°N, 96.3820°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Kaufman County

  • U.S. Highway 175 - major freeway corridor connecting Kaufman County with Dallas and Athens
  • Interstate 20 - crosses the northern portion of the county through Terrell
  • U.S. Highway 80 - historic east-west route through Forney and Terrell
  • Texas State Highway 34 - connects Kaufman, Terrell, and Ennis
  • Texas State Highway 243 - links Kaufman with Canton and Van Zandt County
  • Texas State Highway 205 - serves Rockwall, Kaufman, and surrounding communities
  • Farm to Market Road 148 - major connector between Kemp, Kaufman, and Crandall
  • Farm to Market Road 741 - serves rapidly growing western Kaufman County suburbs

What are Neighboring Counties of Kaufman County

  • Rockwall County (north)
  • Hunt County (northeast)
  • Van Zandt County (east)
  • Henderson County (southeast)
  • Ellis County (southwest)
  • Dallas County (west)
  • Kaufman County also borders portions of the Cedar Creek Reservoir region

Distance from Kaufman County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Forney2113
Terrell1811
Crandall159
Kemp2314
Mabank3119
Rockwall (Rockwall County)3924
Waxahachie (Ellis County)4629
Greenville (Hunt County)5836
Canton (Van Zandt County)5534
Athens (Henderson County)6138
Dallas (Dallas County)5333
Fort Worth (Tarrant County)9559
Tyler (Smith County)12075
Waco (McLennan County)14791
Austin (Travis County)316196

Waterbodies in Kaufman County

Cedar Creek Reservoir, East Fork Trinity River, Trinity River tributaries, Kings Creek, Mustang Creek, Walnut Creek, Brushy Creek, Cedar Creek, farm ponds, wetlands, flood-control reservoirs, small lakes, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Kaufman County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Rusted Rail Golf ClubCrandall32.6407°N, 96.4501°W
Buffalo Creek Golf ClubRockwall32.8908°N, 96.4228°W
Cedar Creek Country ClubKemp32.3667°N, 96.1168°W
Twin Lakes Golf CourseWills Point32.7102°N, 95.9796°W

Colleges and Universities in Kaufman County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Trinity Valley Community College - Kaufman CampusPublicCommunity CollegePrimary community college serving Kaufman County
Trinity Valley Community College - Terrell CampusPublicCommunity CollegeAcademic and workforce training programs
Texas A&M University-CommercePublicUniversityRegional public university serving Northeast Texas
Dallas CollegePublicCommunity CollegeHigher education opportunities for western county residents
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Kaufman CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. Official Kaufman County Website
  2. U.S. Census Bureau - Kaufman County QuickFacts
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Kaufman County
  4. Texas Almanac - Kaufman County
  5. Trinity Valley Community College