Mills County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Mills County, Texas

Map of Mills County, Texas

Mills County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Goldthwaite. As per 2020 census, the population of Mills County is 4480 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 748 sq mi (1,937 km2). Mills County was established on 1887.

Facts about Mills County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionCentral Texas / Western Hill Country
County SeatGoldthwaite
Named AfterJohn T. Mills, early Texas judge
Established1887
Organized1887
Coordinates31.4970° N, 98.6009° W
Total Area750 sq mi
Land Area748 sq mi
Water Area2 sq mi
Population (2020)4,456
Population RankSmall rural county in Central Texas
Major CityGoldthwaite
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Ranching, Hunting, Small-scale Manufacturing
Major AirportGoldthwaite Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForHunting leases, Rolling Hill Country terrain, Historic downtown Goldthwaite
Websitehttps://www.co.mills.tx.us

Top Attractions in Mills County, Texas

  • Goldthwaite Downtown Square – Shops, cafés, and historic buildings.
  • Mills County Historical Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Mills County Courthouse – 1913 Beaux-Arts courthouse landmark.
  • Legacy Plaza – Native plant gardens and cultural exhibits.
  • Welch Park (Lake Brownwood area) – Camping and lake recreation.
  • Rochelle Heritage Sites – Small-town historic locations.
  • Colorado River Access Points – Fishing and scenic views.
  • Goldthwaite City Park – Green space with playgrounds.
  • Local Hunting Ranches – Popular for deer and wildlife hunting.
  • Bar D Ranch Area – Scenic Hill Country drives.

Cities and Towns in Mills County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Goldthwaite (county seat)City187831.4496°N, 98.5709°W
MullinTown17931.5582°N, 98.6667°W
PriddyCensus Designated Place (CDP)23131.6770°N, 98.5025°W
StarUnincorporated Community18831.4688°N, 98.3370°W
Center CityUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.2957°N, 98.4703°W
RegencyUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.4108°N, 99.0216°W
CaradanUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.2538°N, 98.5242°W
Big ValleyUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.5964°N, 98.4869°W
DemocratHistoric CommunityN/A31.5610°N, 98.4121°W
Trigger Mountain AreaRural CommunityN/A31.5297°N, 98.7813°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Mills County

  • U.S. Highway 84 - major east-west route through Goldthwaite connecting Central Texas communities
  • U.S. Highway 183 - principal north-south highway serving Goldthwaite and surrounding ranchlands
  • U.S. Highway 190 - crosses the southern portion of the county near Goldthwaite
  • Texas State Highway 16 - serves eastern areas of the county and connects nearby communities
  • Farm to Market Road 572 - links rural ranching and farming communities
  • Farm to Market Road 574 - provides access to Priddy and northern county areas
  • Farm to Market Road 2005 - connects western ranchlands and agricultural regions

What are Neighboring Counties of Mills County

  • Comanche County (north)
  • Hamilton County (northeast)
  • Coryell County (east)
  • Lampasas County (southeast)
  • San Saba County (south)
  • Brown County (west)

Distance from Mills County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Mullin1811
Priddy3522
Star2214
San Saba (San Saba County)4830
Lampasas (Lampasas County)5937
Brownwood (Brown County)5534
Gatesville (Coryell County)7144
Comanche (Comanche County)7245
Hamilton (Hamilton County)7547
Brady (McCulloch County)9559
Killeen (Bell County)10163
Temple (Bell County)11068
Austin (Travis County)15294
Waco (McLennan County)15697
Dallas (Dallas County)273170

Waterbodies in Mills County

Colorado River, Pecan Bayou, Cowhouse Creek tributaries, Blanket Creek, Hanna Valley Creek, Rough Creek, Bennett Creek, Indian Creek, Sims Creek, stock tanks, ranch reservoirs, wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Mills County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Goldthwaite Municipal Golf CourseGoldthwaite31.4539°N, 98.5778°W
Brownwood Country ClubBrownwood31.7195°N, 98.9791°W
Lampasas Golf CourseLampasas31.0726°N, 98.1794°W
Rolling Oaks Golf ClubRising Star32.0974°N, 98.9678°W

Colleges and Universities in Mills County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Central Texas CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCommunity college services available to county residents
Howard Payne UniversityPrivateUniversityPrivate university in nearby Brownwood
Tarleton State UniversityPublicUniversityRegional public university serving Central Texas
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Mills CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural, ranching, and community education programs

References

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