Mason County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Mason County, Texas

Map of Mason County, Texas

Mason County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Mason. As per 2020 census, the population of Mason County is 3943 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 932 sq mi (2,414 km2). Mason County was established on 1858.

Facts about Mason County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionTexas Hill Country (Central Texas)
County SeatMason
Named AfterFort Mason (itself named for Lt. George T. Mason)
Established1858
Organized1861
Coordinates30.7484° N, 99.2310° W
Total Area932 sq mi
Land Area929 sq mi
Water Area3 sq mi
Population (2020)4,274
Population RankSmall, rural county in the Hill Country
Major CityMason
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Ranching, Wine Production, Tourism
Major AirportMason County Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForMason Mountain, Fort Mason history, Hill Country wine region, Topaz gemstones
Websitehttps://www.co.mason.tx.us

Top Attractions in Mason County, Texas

  • Fort Mason – Historic frontier fort site.
  • Mason County Courthouse – Iconic 1909 courthouse square.
  • Eckert James River Bat Cave – Large seasonal bat colony.
  • Mason Square Museum – Local history and artifacts.
  • Seaquist House – Historic Victorian mansion.
  • Willow Creek Café & Club – Small-town dining landmark.
  • James River Crossing – Scenic river access and views.
  • Mason Mountain WMA – Wildlife viewing and nature area.
  • Mason County Vineyard Region – Local wine tasting spots.
  • Llano River Access Points – Fishing and relaxing river areas.

Cities and Towns in Mason County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Mason (county seat)City212130.7488°N, 99.2306°W
FredoniaUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.9491°N, 99.1264°W
PontotocUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.8985°N, 99.0023°W
Loyal ValleyUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.8374°N, 99.1453°W
ArtUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.7198°N, 99.3873°W
HildaUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.6380°N, 99.0758°W
KatemcyUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.8591°N, 99.2828°W
GritUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.6769°N, 99.4678°W
Hedwigs HillHistoric CommunityN/A30.7075°N, 99.0540°W
StreeterUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.8232°N, 99.3634°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Mason County

  • U.S. Highway 87 - major north-south route through Mason connecting Brady and Fredericksburg
  • U.S. Highway 377 - serves western portions of the county and links to Junction and Brady
  • Texas State Highway 29 - east-west corridor through Mason connecting Llano and Menard
  • Texas State Highway 71 - crosses the southern portion of the county near Hilda
  • Ranch to Market Road 386 - serves rural ranching communities
  • Ranch to Market Road 1871 - provides access to western county ranchlands
  • Ranch to Market Road 1222 - connects agricultural areas and small communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Mason County

  • McCulloch County (north)
  • San Saba County (northeast)
  • Llano County (east)
  • Gillespie County (south)
  • Kimble County (southwest)
  • Menard County (west)

Distance from Mason County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Llano (Llano County)6239
Fredericksburg (Gillespie County)6440
Brady (McCulloch County)7144
Menard (Menard County)7345
Junction (Kimble County)8553
San Saba (San Saba County)6742
Burnet (Burnet County)10565
Kerrville (Kerr County)11270
Marble Falls (Burnet County)9760
Austin (Travis County)16099
San Angelo (Tom Green County)167104
San Antonio (Bexar County)188117
Abilene (Taylor County)251156
Waco (McLennan County)262163
Dallas (Dallas County)343213

Waterbodies in Mason County

Llano River, James River, Comanche Creek, Beaver Creek, Honey Creek, Willow Creek, Onion Creek tributaries, Spring Creek, ranch reservoirs, stock tanks, wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Mason County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Mason County Golf ClubMason30.7558°N, 99.2267°W
Llano River Golf CourseLlano30.7542°N, 98.6804°W
Lady Bird Golf CourseFredericksburg30.2546°N, 98.8845°W
Scott Schreiner Golf CourseKerrville30.0408°N, 99.1407°W

Colleges and Universities in Mason County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Howard CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCommunity college services available to county residents
Texas Tech University at Highland LakesPublicUniversityRegional outreach and educational programs
Schreiner UniversityPrivateUniversityPrivate university serving the Texas Hill Country
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Mason CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. Official Mason County Website
  2. U.S. Census Bureau - Mason County QuickFacts
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Mason County
  4. Texas Almanac - Mason County
  5. City of Mason