Lubbock County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Lubbock County, Texas

Map of Lubbock County, Texas

Lubbock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Lubbock. As per 2020 census, the population of Lubbock County is 314451 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 900 sq mi (2,331 km2). Lubbock County was established on 1876.

Facts about Lubbock County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSouth Plains (Northwest Texas)
County SeatLubbock
Named AfterThomas S. Lubbock
Established1876
Organized1891
Coordinates33.6100° N, 101.8200° W
Total Area901 sq mi
Land Area896 sq mi
Water Area5 sq mi
Population (2020)316,453
Population RankHighly populated county in the South Plains
Major CityLubbock
Main IndustriesHigher Education, Healthcare, Agriculture, Technology, Energy
Major AirportLubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForTexas Tech University, Cotton industry, Buddy Holly heritage
Websitehttps://www.co.lubbock.tx.us

Top Attractions in Lubbock County, Texas

  • Buddy Holly Center – Museum and gallery celebrating the life of rock legend Buddy Holly.
  • National Ranching Heritage Center – Historic ranch structures and exhibits on Texas ranching culture.
  • Texas Tech University Campus – University attractions, art, and cultural events.
  • Lubbock Memorial Arboretum – Gardens, walking trails, and nature observation.
  • Silent Wings Museum – WWII glider aircraft history and aviation exhibits.
  • Prairie Dog Town – Wildlife viewing of prairie dog colonies.
  • Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts – Galleries, classes, and community arts events.
  • Historic Downtown Lubbock – Shops, cafés, murals, and preserved early 20th-century buildings.
  • Jones AT&T Stadium (Nearby) – College football games and major events.
  • Depot District – Entertainment, dining, and cultural events in the historic district.

Cities and Towns in Lubbock County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Lubbock (county seat)City25714133.5779°N, 101.8552°W
WolfforthCity528733.5059°N, 102.0096°W
SlatonCity612133.4373°N, 101.6432°W
ShallowaterCity248433.6895°N, 101.9985°W
IdalouCity219533.6662°N, 101.6824°W
Abernathy (partly in Hale County)City281433.8323°N, 101.8435°W
Ransom CanyonTown118933.5338°N, 101.6840°W
Buffalo SpringsVillage63233.5281°N, 101.6930°W
New DealTown79433.7365°N, 101.8379°W
RooseveltCensus Designated Place (CDP)13133.5870°N, 101.7751°W
AcuffUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.6723°N, 101.7254°W
WoodrowUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.4526°N, 101.8576°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Lubbock County

  • Interstate 27 - major north-south interstate through Lubbock connecting Amarillo and the South Plains
  • U.S. Highway 62/82 - principal east-west corridor through Lubbock
  • U.S. Highway 84 - connects Lubbock with Littlefield and Post
  • U.S. Highway 87 - major route linking Lubbock with Amarillo and Big Spring
  • Loop 289 - beltway encircling much of Lubbock
  • Texas State Highway 114 - serves northern and eastern portions of the county
  • Farm to Market Road 179 - connects Lubbock with western communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Lubbock County

  • Hale County (north)
  • Crosby County (east)
  • Garza County (southeast)
  • Lynn County (south)
  • Hockley County (west)
  • Lamb County (northwest)

Distance from Lubbock County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Wolfforth117
Shallowater1610
Idalou1912
Slaton2314
Abernathy2516
Levelland (Hockley County)4830
Plainview (Hale County)7446
Post (Garza County)7144
Tahoka (Lynn County)4930
Littlefield (Lamb County)6440
Brownfield (Terry County)6339
Amarillo (Potter County)197122
Midland (Midland County)189117
Abilene (Taylor County)265165
Dallas (Dallas County)555345

Waterbodies in Lubbock County

Buffalo Springs Lake, Yellow House Draw, Blackwater Draw, North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River tributaries, Canyon Lakes system, Dunbar Historical Lake, Playa Lakes, Mackenzie Park Lake, ranch reservoirs, wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal drainage channels

Best Golf Courses in Lubbock County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
The Rawls Course at Texas TechLubbock33.5858°N, 101.8737°W
Lubbock Country ClubLubbock33.5668°N, 101.8995°W
Meadowbrook Golf CourseLubbock33.5795°N, 101.8398°W
Shadow Hills Golf CourseLubbock33.6712°N, 101.8635°W

Colleges and Universities in Lubbock County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Texas Tech UniversityPublicUniversityMajor public research university and flagship institution of West Texas
Lubbock Christian UniversityPrivateUniversityPrivate Christian liberal arts university
South Plains College - Lubbock Career and Technical CenterPublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce and technical education programs
Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterPublicMedical UniversityMedical education, research, and healthcare training

References

  1. Official Lubbock County Website
  2. U.S. Census Bureau - Lubbock County QuickFacts
  3. Texas Almanac - Lubbock County
  4. Texas State Historical Association - Lubbock County
  5. Texas Tech University