McMullen County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of McMullen County, Texas

Map of McMullen County, Texas

McMullen County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Tilden. As per 2020 census, the population of McMullen County is 608 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,113 sq mi (2,883 km2). McMullen County was established on 1858.

Facts about McMullen County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSouth Texas
County SeatTilden
Named AfterJohn McMullen, Irish empresario
Established1858
Organized1877
Coordinates28.4603° N, 98.5403° W
Total Area1,157 sq mi
Land Area1,147 sq mi
Water Area10 sq mi
Population (2020)740
Population RankOne of the least populated counties in Texas
Major CityTilden (only incorporated community)
Main IndustriesRanching, Oil & Gas, Hunting, Agriculture
Major AirportTilden Municipal Airstrip (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForBrush Country ranchland, Oil fields, Choke Canyon Reservoir access
Websitehttps://www.mcmullencounty.org

Top Attractions in McMullen County, Texas

  • Choke Canyon State Park – Fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing.
  • Choke Canyon Reservoir – Popular lake for angling and water recreation.
  • Tilden Community Museum – Local artifacts and county history.
  • Old McMullen County Jail – Historic 19th-century jail building.
  • Tilden Courthouse Square – Small historic county center.
  • Lagarto Creek Areas – Quiet nature and birdwatching spots.
  • Local Ranchlands – Scenic drives through South Texas brush country.
  • Tilden Lions Rodeo Arena – Community rodeo and events.
  • Frio River Access (near county line) – Peaceful river scenery.
  • Brush Country Wildlife Areas – Hunting and outdoor exploration.

Cities and Towns in McMullen County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Tilden (county seat)Census Designated Place (CDP)19028.4619°N, 98.5497°W
CallihamUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.4847°N, 98.3467°W
Live Oak Lake AreaRural CommunityN/A28.4105°N, 98.4142°W
Nueces River Ranch AreaRural CommunityN/A28.2518°N, 98.5683°W
Choke Canyon AreaRecreation CommunityN/A28.4937°N, 98.2636°W
Welder Ranch AreaHistoric Ranch CommunityN/A28.3478°N, 98.4935°W
Fowlerton AreaNearby Community AreaN/A28.4565°N, 98.8120°W
Oil Field Camp AreaRural CommunityN/A28.3806°N, 98.6127°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in McMullen County

  • Texas State Highway 16 - major north-south route through Tilden connecting Jourdanton and Zapata
  • Texas State Highway 72 - principal east-west highway crossing the county through Tilden
  • Texas State Highway 97 - serves northern sections of the county
  • Farm to Market Road 99 - connects ranchlands and oil-producing areas
  • Farm to Market Road 624 - provides access to Calliham and Choke Canyon Reservoir
  • Farm to Market Road 791 - serves remote ranching communities
  • Farm to Market Road 1582 - links rural agricultural and energy-producing regions

What are Neighboring Counties of McMullen County

  • Atascosa County (north)
  • Live Oak County (east)
  • Duval County (south)
  • La Salle County (west)
  • Frio County (northwest)

Distance from McMullen County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Calliham2012
George West (Live Oak County)5333
Pleasanton (Atascosa County)8352
Carrizo Springs (Dimmit County)9962
Cotulla (La Salle County)7748
Pearsall (Frio County)8553
Alice (Jim Wells County)11169
Beeville (Bee County)10867
Laredo (Webb County)166103
Corpus Christi (Nueces County)170106
San Antonio (Bexar County)13584
Uvalde (Uvalde County)165103
Victoria (Victoria County)191119
Austin (Travis County)261162
Houston (Harris County)364226

Waterbodies in McMullen County

Choke Canyon Reservoir, Nueces River, Frio River, San Miguel Creek, Salt Branch, Elm Creek, Willow Hollow Creek, Opossum Creek, Live Oak Lake, ranch reservoirs, stock tanks, wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in McMullen County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Live Oak Country ClubGeorge West28.3294°N, 98.1186°W
Alice Municipal Golf CourseAlice27.7691°N, 98.0835°W
River Bend Golf ClubFloresville29.1292°N, 98.1493°W
Pleasanton Country ClubPleasanton28.9611°N, 98.4870°W

Colleges and Universities in McMullen County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Coastal Bend CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial community college district serving McMullen County
Texas A&M University-KingsvillePublicUniversityMajor regional university serving South Texas
Texas A&M University-San AntonioPublicUniversityRegional public university serving South Texas residents
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - McMullen CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural, ranching, and community education programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - McMullen County QuickFacts
  2. Texas State Historical Association - McMullen County
  3. McMullen County, Texas
  4. Coastal Bend College
  5. U.S. Census Bureau Data