Menard County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Menard County, Texas

Map of Menard County, Texas

Menard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Menard. As per 2020 census, the population of Menard County is 1982 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 902 sq mi (2,336 km2). Menard County was established on 1858.

Facts about Menard County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionEdwards Plateau / Central Texas
County SeatMenard
Named AfterMichel Branamour Menard, founder of Galveston
Established1858
Organized1871
Coordinates30.8840° N, 99.8200° W
Total Area902 sq mi
Land Area901 sq mi
Water Area1 sq mi
Population (2020)1,962
Population RankOne of the least populated counties in Central Texas
Major CityMenard
Main IndustriesRanching, Agriculture, Hunting, Tourism
Major AirportMenard Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForFort McKavett, San Saba River, Historic downtown Menard
Websitehttps://www.co.menard.tx.us

Top Attractions in Menard County, Texas

  • Presidio de San Sabá – Historic Spanish mission site.
  • Menard County Courthouse – Landmark 1880s courthouse square.
  • Pioneer Rest Cemetery – Historic burial grounds.
  • Menardville Museum – Local history and artifacts.
  • San Saba River Park – Riverside picnicking and relaxation.
  • Fort McKavett State Historic Site – Well-preserved frontier fort.
  • Menard Main Street – Small-town shops and historic buildings.
  • Lehmann Ranch Areas – Scenic Hill Country drives.
  • Local Hunting Ranches – Wildlife and outdoor recreation.
  • San Saba River Crossing Sites – Quiet scenic viewpoints.

Cities and Towns in Menard County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Menard (county seat)City134830.9177°N, 99.7867°W
Fort McKavettUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.8224°N, 100.1109°W
HextUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.8752°N, 99.5478°W
FifeUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.2620°N, 99.5950°W
CallanHistoric CommunityN/A30.9738°N, 99.9818°W
ChapmanHistoric CommunityN/A30.7814°N, 99.6847°W
BeverlyHistoric CommunityN/A30.9621°N, 99.7019°W
Noyes Ranch AreaRural CommunityN/A30.8863°N, 99.9234°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Menard County

  • U.S. Highway 83 - major north-south route through Menard connecting Junction and Abilene
  • U.S. Highway 190 - east-west corridor through Menard linking Brady and Eldorado
  • Farm to Market Road 2092 - serves western ranching areas and Fort McKavett
  • Farm to Market Road 1773 - connects rural communities and ranchlands
  • Farm to Market Road 1311 - links northeastern portions of the county
  • Ranch to Market Road 1221 - provides access to remote ranching operations
  • County road network serving agricultural, hunting, and livestock areas throughout the county

What are Neighboring Counties of Menard County

  • Concho County (north)
  • McCulloch County (northeast)
  • Mason County (east)
  • Kimble County (south)
  • Schleicher County (west)
  • Sutton County (southwest)

Distance from Menard County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Fort McKavett3321
Mason (Mason County)7345
Brady (McCulloch County)8452
Eldorado (Schleicher County)6943
Junction (Kimble County)8452
Eden (Concho County)8050
Sonora (Sutton County)11672
San Angelo (Tom Green County)13685
Llano (Llano County)13986
Kerrville (Kerr County)14590
Brownwood (Brown County)15496
Austin (Travis County)227141
Abilene (Taylor County)212132
San Antonio (Bexar County)243151
Dallas (Dallas County)390242

Waterbodies in Menard County

San Saba River, Clear Creek, Las Moras Creek tributaries, Spring Creek, Mustang Creek, Salt Gap Creek, Dry Prong Creek, Beaver Creek, ranch reservoirs, stock tanks, wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Menard County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Menard Golf ClubMenard30.9189°N, 99.7921°W
Mason County Golf ClubMason30.7558°N, 99.2267°W
Junction Golf ClubJunction30.4892°N, 99.7724°W
Scott Schreiner Golf CourseKerrville30.0408°N, 99.1407°W

Colleges and Universities in Menard County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Howard CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial junior college district serving Menard County
Angelo State UniversityPublicUniversityRegional public university serving West-Central Texas
Texas Tech University at Highland LakesPublicUniversityRegional outreach and continuing education programs
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Menard CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural, livestock, and community education programs

References

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