Montague County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Montague County, Texas

Map of Montague County, Texas

Montague County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Montague. As per 2020 census, the population of Montague County is 20409 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 931 sq mi (2,411 km2). Montague County was established on 1857.

Facts about Montague County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNorth Texas
County SeatMontague
Named AfterDaniel Montague, surveyor and early Texas settler
Established1857
Organized1858
Coordinates33.6630° N, 97.7230° W
Total Area938 sq mi
Land Area931 sq mi
Water Area7 sq mi
Population (2020)19,965
Population RankRural–mid-sized county in North Texas
Major CityBowie
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Ranching, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Retail
Major AirportBowie Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForAmon Carter Museum area, Lake Nocona, Chisholm Trail history
Websitehttps://www.co.montague.tx.us

Top Attractions in Montague County, Texas

  • Nocona Boot Factory & Museum – Local bootmaking history.
  • Nokona Baseball Glove Factory – Tours of handcrafted glove production.
  • Lone Star Iron Horse Museum – Railroad and industrial exhibits.
  • Nocona Downtown District – Shops, art, and small-town charm.
  • Montague County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
  • Lake Nocona – Fishing, boating, and camping.
  • Tales 'N' Trails Museum (Nocona) – Western heritage and local history.
  • Bowie Downtown Antique District – Antique shops and boutiques.
  • Bowie Lake – Quiet fishing and picnicking spot.
  • Selma Park – Local park with greenspace and recreation.

Cities and Towns in Montague County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
BowieCity521833.5590°N, 97.8486°W
NoconaCity303333.7868°N, 97.7259°W
Saint JoCity104333.6943°N, 97.5228°W
Montague (county seat)Census Designated Place (CDP)26133.6659°N, 97.7209°W
SunsetTown49733.4576°N, 97.7714°W
ForestburgCensus Designated Place (CDP)48233.5232°N, 97.5711°W
RinggoldUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.8170°N, 97.9398°W
Spanish FortUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.9470°N, 97.5414°W
BelchervilleUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.7782°N, 97.8628°W
StoneburgUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.6920°N, 97.9567°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Montague County

  • U.S. Highway 81 - major north-south corridor through Bowie connecting North Texas and Oklahoma
  • U.S. Highway 82 - principal east-west route serving Nocona, Saint Jo, and northern communities
  • U.S. Highway 287 - major highway crossing the southwestern portion of the county
  • Texas State Highway 59 - connects Bowie, Montague, and Saint Jo
  • Texas State Highway 101 - serves western portions of the county
  • Farm to Market Road 103 - links rural ranching and farming communities
  • Farm to Market Road 455 - scenic route serving eastern Montague County

What are Neighboring Counties of Montague County

  • Jefferson County, Oklahoma (north)
  • Love County, Oklahoma (northeast)
  • Cooke County (east)
  • Wise County (south)
  • Jack County (southwest)
  • Clay County (west)

Distance from Montague County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Nocona149
Saint Jo3321
Bowie1811
Sunset3119
Gainesville (Cooke County)5534
Decatur (Wise County)6339
Henrietta (Clay County)6339
Wichita Falls (Wichita County)8653
Denton (Denton County)9559
Ardmore, Oklahoma8251
Fort Worth (Tarrant County)12578
Dallas (Dallas County)13886
Sherman (Grayson County)12175
Abilene (Taylor County)273170
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma244152

Waterbodies in Montague County

Red River, Lake Nocona, Amon G. Carter Lake, Lake Bowie, Elm Creek, Farmers Creek, Denton Creek headwaters, Clear Creek, Sandy Creek, Indian Creek, stock ponds, ranch reservoirs, wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Montague County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Nocona Hills Country ClubNocona33.8338°N, 97.6805°W
Bowie Country ClubBowie33.5486°N, 97.8529°W
Top of Lake Golf ClubNocona33.8395°N, 97.6887°W
Decatur Golf ClubDecatur33.2468°N, 97.6047°W

Colleges and Universities in Montague County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
North Central Texas CollegePublicCommunity CollegePrimary community college serving Montague County residents
Midwestern State UniversityPublicUniversityRegional university in nearby Wichita Falls
University of North TexasPublicUniversityMajor public research university in Denton
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Montague CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural, livestock, and community education programs

References

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