Milam County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Milam County, Texas

Map of Milam County, Texas

Milam County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Cameron. As per 2020 census, the population of Milam County is 25106 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,017 sq mi (2,634 km2). Milam County was established on 1836.

Facts about Milam County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionCentral Texas
County SeatCameron
Named AfterBenjamin Rush Milam, Texas Revolution hero
Established1836
Organized1837
Coordinates30.8550° N, 96.9750° W
Total Area1,022 sq mi
Land Area1,017 sq mi
Water Area5 sq mi
Population (2020)24,754
Population RankRural–mid-sized county in Central Texas
Major CityCameron
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Ranching, Manufacturing, Energy, Food Processing
Major AirportCameron Municipal Airpark (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForHistoric courthouses, El Camino Real history, Rural farmland landscapes
Websitehttps://www.milamcounty.net

Top Attractions in Milam County, Texas

  • Apache Pass – Outdoor concerts, river views, and event grounds.
  • Milam County Courthouse – Historic 1890s courthouse in Cameron.
  • Milam County Railroad Museum – Local rail history and artifacts.
  • Kay Theatre (Rockdale) – Restored historic community theater.
  • Rockdale I&GN Depot Museum – Rail depot with local exhibits.
  • Cameron Downtown Square – Small-town shops and historic buildings.
  • Wilson-Ledbetter Park – Trails, greenspace, and picnicking.
  • Rockdale Fair Park – Rodeos, fairs, and community events.
  • Cameron Park Zoo (nearby Waco access) – Regional family zoo option.
  • Local Ranch & Farm Areas – Scenic rural drives and nature spots.

Cities and Towns in Milam County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Cameron (county seat)City547030.8530°N, 96.9769°W
RockdaleCity559530.6558°N, 97.0011°W
ThorndaleCity133630.6138°N, 97.2108°W
MilanoCity42830.7102°N, 96.8675°W
BuckholtsTown47230.8813°N, 97.1172°W
Ben ArnoldCensus Designated Place (CDP)40430.9864°N, 97.0056°W
GauseCensus Designated Place (CDP)27830.7852°N, 96.7214°W
BurlingtonCensus Designated Place (CDP)16730.9977°N, 97.0538°W
PraeselCensus Designated Place (CDP)4930.9166°N, 96.9336°W
San GabrielUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.8491°N, 97.1319°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Milam County

  • U.S. Highway 77 - major north-south route through Cameron connecting Waco and South Texas
  • U.S. Highway 79 - principal east-west corridor linking Rockdale, Milano, and Hearne
  • U.S. Highway 190 - passes through Cameron and connects Central Texas communities
  • Texas State Highway 36 - north-south route serving eastern portions of the county
  • Farm to Market Road 485 - connects Buckholts, Cameron, and rural farming areas
  • Farm to Market Road 487 - serves Thorndale and agricultural communities
  • Farm to Market Road 908 - provides access to ranchlands and smaller communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Milam County

  • Falls County (north)
  • Robertson County (northeast)
  • Burleson County (southeast)
  • Lee County (south)
  • Williamson County (southwest)
  • Bell County (northwest)

Distance from Milam County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Rockdale2616
Thorndale4629
Milano2415
Buckholts159
Hearne (Robertson County)4629
Taylor (Williamson County)5534
Temple (Bell County)5735
Belton (Bell County)6339
Brenham (Washington County)7446
College Station (Brazos County)7748
Bryan (Brazos County)8050
Georgetown (Williamson County)8150
Austin (Travis County)11873
Waco (McLennan County)8452
Houston (Harris County)235146

Waterbodies in Milam County

Little River, San Gabriel River, Brushy Creek, Yegua Creek, Big Elm Creek, Pond Creek, Donahoe Creek, Sandy Creek, Little Pond Creek, stock tanks, farm ponds, wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Milam County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Cameron Country ClubCameron30.8615°N, 96.9862°W
Rockdale Country ClubRockdale30.6488°N, 96.9951°W
Wildflower Country ClubTemple31.1049°N, 97.3738°W
Star Ranch Golf ClubHutto30.5443°N, 97.5248°W

Colleges and Universities in Milam County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Temple CollegePublicCommunity CollegeServes much of Milam County through the Temple Junior College District
Blinn CollegePublicCommunity CollegeServes portions of Milam County including Milano and Gause areas
Texas A&M UniversityPublicUniversityMajor research university located in nearby College Station
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Milam CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

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