Mitchell County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Mitchell County, Texas

Map of Mitchell County, Texas

Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Colorado City. As per 2020 census, the population of Mitchell County is 9070 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 910 sq mi (2,357 km2). Mitchell County was established on 1876.

Facts about Mitchell County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionWest Texas / Rolling Plains
County SeatColorado City
Named AfterAsa and Eli Mitchell, early Texas settlers
Established1876
Organized1881
Coordinates32.3044° N, 100.9210° W
Total Area916 sq mi
Land Area911 sq mi
Water Area5 sq mi
Population (2020)8,990
Population RankSmall rural county in West Texas
Major CityColorado City
Main IndustriesEnergy, Wind Power, Ranching, Manufacturing
Major AirportColorado City Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForLake Colorado City, West Texas wind farms, Historic downtown Colorado City
Websitehttps://www.mitchellcountytexas.com

Top Attractions in Mitchell County, Texas

  • Lake Colorado City State Park – Camping, fishing, and lake views.
  • Heart of West Texas Museum – Local history and artifacts.
  • Mitchell County Courthouse – Historic 19th-century courthouse.
  • Colorado City Downtown District – Shops, cafés, and historic buildings.
  • Railroad Museum (Colorado City) – Rail memorabilia and exhibits.
  • Ruddick Park – Picnic areas and walking paths.
  • Champion Creek Reservoir – Fishing and quiet nature areas.
  • Heritage Village – Restored pioneer buildings.
  • Local Ranchlands – Scenic West Texas drives.
  • Colorado City Opera House – Historic venue for events.

Cities and Towns in Mitchell County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Colorado City (county seat)City394732.3882°N, 100.8646°W
WestbrookCity23532.3560°N, 101.0104°W
LoraineTown60232.4115°N, 100.7126°W
Lake Colorado CityCensus Designated Place (CDP)58832.3119°N, 100.9385°W
BufordUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.5540°N, 100.8204°W
IatanGhost TownN/A32.2656°N, 101.0132°W
CuthbertGhost TownN/A32.4457°N, 100.9697°W
HymanGhost TownN/A32.5078°N, 100.6929°W
SpadeHistoric CommunityN/A32.1775°N, 100.9284°W
Valley ViewHistoric CommunityN/A32.4971°N, 100.8786°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Mitchell County

  • Interstate 20 - major east-west interstate crossing the county through Colorado City
  • Texas State Highway 163 - north-south route connecting Colorado City with Sterling City and Big Spring
  • Texas State Highway 208 - serves Loraine and connects the county with Snyder and San Angelo
  • Texas State Highway 350 - links Mitchell County with Big Spring and Snyder
  • Farm to Market Road 2836 - provides access to Lake Colorado City and recreational areas
  • Farm to Market Road 1606 - serves agricultural and ranching communities
  • Farm to Market Road 644 - connects rural areas throughout the county

What are Neighboring Counties of Mitchell County

  • Scurry County (north)
  • Fisher County (northeast)
  • Nolan County (east)
  • Coke County (southeast)
  • Sterling County (south)
  • Howard County (west)
  • Borden County (northwest)

Distance from Mitchell County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Westbrook1610
Loraine2415
Big Spring (Howard County)5434
Snyder (Scurry County)4427
Sweetwater (Nolan County)3421
Robert Lee (Coke County)7848
Sterling City (Sterling County)9760
Roscoe (Nolan County)2717
Abilene (Taylor County)10867
San Angelo (Tom Green County)13886
Lamesa (Dawson County)10666
Midland (Midland County)11873
Odessa (Ector County)14288
Lubbock (Lubbock County)204127
Dallas (Dallas County)405252

Waterbodies in Mitchell County

Lake Colorado City, Lake Champion, Colorado River tributaries, Morgan Creek, Champion Creek, Beals Creek, Deep Creek, Lone Wolf Creek, ranch reservoirs, stock tanks, wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal drainage channels

Best Golf Courses in Mitchell County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Wolf Creek Golf CourseColorado City32.3928°N, 100.8609°W
Sweetwater Country ClubSweetwater32.4551°N, 100.4219°W
Scurry County Golf CourseSnyder32.7145°N, 100.9108°W
Big Spring Country ClubBig Spring32.2424°N, 101.5004°W

Colleges and Universities in Mitchell County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Western Texas CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial community college district serving Mitchell County
Texas State Technical College - West TexasPublicTechnical CollegeCareer and workforce training programs
Angelo State UniversityPublicUniversityRegional public university serving West Texas
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Mitchell CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural, ranching, and community education programs

References

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