Martin County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Martin County, Texas

Map of Martin County, Texas

Martin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Stanton. As per 2020 census, the population of Martin County is 5211 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 915 sq mi (2,370 km2). Martin County was established on 1876.

Facts about Martin County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionPermian Basin (West Texas)
County SeatStanton
Named AfterWyatt Martin, early Texas settler
Established1876
Organized1884
Coordinates32.3048° N, 101.9467° W
Total Area915 sq mi
Land Area915 sq mi
Water Area<1 sq mi
Population (2020)5,237
Population RankSmall, rural county in the Permian Basin
Major CityStanton
Main IndustriesOil & Gas, Agriculture, Ranching, Energy Services
Major AirportStanton Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForOil production, West Texas ranchland, Old Sorehead Trade Days Festival
Websitehttps://www.co.martin.tx.us

Top Attractions in Martin County, Texas

  • Martin County Historical Museum – Local history displays.
  • Historic Carmelite Monastery (Stanton) – Former monastery landmark.
  • Old Sibley Ranch Site – Historic ranching location.
  • Stanton Downtown Square – Small shops and historic buildings.
  • Martin County Courthouse – Early 20th-century courthouse.
  • Hogan Park (nearby Midland access) – Golf and recreation area.
  • Local Cotton Farms – Scenic agricultural drives.
  • Martin County Fairgrounds – Events and community activities.

Cities and Towns in Martin County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Stanton (county seat)City249232.1293°N, 101.7888°W
Ackerly (partly in Dawson County)City24532.5257°N, 101.7143°W
Midland (small portion in Martin County)City13252431.9974°N, 102.0779°W
LenorahUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.2768°N, 101.7665°W
TarzanUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.3057°N, 101.9546°W
PatriciaHistoric CommunityN/A32.1459°N, 101.6351°W
FloreyHistoric CommunityN/A32.0326°N, 101.6696°W
Stanton Oil Field AreaRural CommunityN/A32.1025°N, 101.7908°W
Grady AreaRural CommunityN/A32.2547°N, 101.9088°W
Morris Ranch AreaRural CommunityN/A32.2015°N, 101.7319°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Martin County

  • Interstate 20 - major east-west interstate crossing the southern part of the county through Stanton
  • Texas State Highway 137 - principal north-south highway connecting Stanton with Lamesa and Big Lake
  • Texas State Highway 176 - east-west route linking Stanton with Andrews and Big Spring
  • Farm to Market Road 846 - serves agricultural and oil-producing regions
  • Farm to Market Road 1210 - provides access to rural ranching communities
  • Farm to Market Road 829 - connects farming areas with Stanton
  • Extensive county road network serving oil fields, ranches, and agricultural operations

What are Neighboring Counties of Martin County

  • Dawson County (north)
  • Howard County (east)
  • Glasscock County (southeast)
  • Midland County (south)
  • Andrews County (west)
  • Gaines County (northwest)

Distance from Martin County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Ackerly4427
Midland3220
Big Spring (Howard County)3421
Andrews (Andrews County)6440
Lamesa (Dawson County)5333
Garden City (Glasscock County)5635
Seminole (Gaines County)8955
Monahans (Ward County)11169
Odessa (Ector County)5534
Snyder (Scurry County)11873
Fort Stockton (Pecos County)177110
Abilene (Taylor County)230143
Lubbock (Lubbock County)188117
San Angelo (Tom Green County)212132
El Paso (El Paso County)463288

Waterbodies in Martin County

Colorado River tributaries, Beals Creek watershed, Mustang Draw, Sulphur Draw, Monument Draw, playa lakes, stock tanks, ranch reservoirs, groundwater recharge areas, wetlands, and seasonal drainage channels

Best Golf Courses in Martin County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Stanton Country ClubStanton32.1324°N, 101.7935°W
Hogan Park Golf CourseBig Spring32.2715°N, 101.4985°W
Nueva Vista Golf ClubMidland31.9614°N, 102.1388°W
Ranchland Hills Golf ClubMidland32.0245°N, 102.1082°W

Colleges and Universities in Martin County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Howard CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial junior college district serving Martin County
Midland CollegePublicCommunity CollegeRegional higher education institution serving the Permian Basin
University of Texas Permian BasinPublicUniversityMajor public university serving West Texas
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Martin CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. Official Martin County Website
  2. U.S. Census Bureau - Martin County QuickFacts
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Martin County
  4. Texas Almanac - Martin County
  5. Howard College