Motley County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Motley County, Texas

Map of Motley County, Texas

Motley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Matador. As per 2020 census, the population of Motley County is 1067 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 989 sq mi (2,561 km2). Motley County was established on 1876.

Facts about Motley County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionRolling Plains / West Texas
County SeatMatador
Named AfterDr. Junius William Motley, Texas Revolution figure
Established1876
Organized1891
Coordinates34.0939° N, 100.7720° W
Total Area990 sq mi
Land Area990 sq mi
Water Area<1 sq mi
Population (2020)1,063
Population RankOne of the least populated counties in Texas
Major CityMatador
Main IndustriesRanching, Agriculture, Hunting, Energy
Major AirportMatador Ranch Airstrip (local/private)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForMotley County Wind Farms, Matador Ranch history, Rolling Plains scenery
Websitehttps://www.co.motley.tx.us

Top Attractions in Motley County, Texas

  • Caprock Canyons State Park (nearby access) – Canyons, trails, and wildlife.
  • Matador Wildlife Management Area – Hunting, hiking, and nature viewing.
  • Motley County Courthouse – Historic courthouse in Matador.
  • Downtown Matador – Small-town shops and local charm.
  • Roaring Springs City Park – Quiet park with shaded areas.
  • Middle Pease River Areas – Scenic river views and fishing spots.
  • Matador Arena – Rodeos and community events.
  • Local Ranchlands – Vast plains and scenic drives.
  • Rough Creek Sites – Remote nature and wildlife areas.
  • Motley County Museum – Local history and pioneer artifacts.

Cities and Towns in Motley County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Matador (county seat)Town55534.0104°N, 100.8229°W
Roaring SpringsTown20533.8998°N, 100.8543°W
FlomotUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.2270°N, 100.9874°W
WhiteflatGhost TownN/A34.0272°N, 100.9269°W
Tee Pee CityGhost TownN/A34.1148°N, 100.7352°W
DumbrookHistoric CommunityN/A34.0834°N, 100.8786°W
Hackberry Creek AreaRural CommunityN/A33.9808°N, 100.6705°W
North Pease River AreaRural CommunityN/A34.2089°N, 100.7904°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Motley County

  • U.S. Highway 62 - major east-west route through Matador and Roaring Springs
  • U.S. Highway 70 - shares routing with U.S. Highway 62 across the county
  • Texas State Highway 70 - principal north-south corridor through Motley County
  • Farm to Market Road 684 - serves ranching and agricultural areas
  • Farm to Market Road 94 - connects remote communities and ranchlands
  • County road network serving livestock operations and rural settlements

What are Neighboring Counties of Motley County

  • Hall County (north)
  • Cottle County (east)
  • Dickens County (south)
  • Floyd County (west)
  • Briscoe County (northwest)
  • King County (southeast)

Distance from Motley County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Roaring Springs159
Paducah (Cottle County)5534
Floydada (Floyd County)6138
Quitaque (Briscoe County)6440
Crosbyton (Crosby County)7647
Childress (Childress County)9257
Spur (Dickens County)4427
Turkey (Hall County)3924
Plainview (Hale County)10968
Lubbock (Lubbock County)14389
Vernon (Wilbarger County)167104
Amarillo (Potter County)182113
Wichita Falls (Wichita County)208129
Abilene (Taylor County)246153
Dallas (Dallas County)432268

Waterbodies in Motley County

Middle Pease River, North Pease River, Tongue River, Quitaque Creek, Hackberry Creek, Red Mud Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Wolf Creek, ranch reservoirs, stock tanks, wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal prairie streams

Best Golf Courses in Motley County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Matador Ranch Golf CourseMatador34.0121°N, 100.8236°W
Childress Country ClubChildress34.4248°N, 100.2056°W
Floydada Country ClubFloydada33.9832°N, 101.3378°W
Plainview Country ClubPlainview34.1845°N, 101.7237°W

Colleges and Universities in Motley County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
South Plains CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial community college district serving Motley County
Wayland Baptist UniversityPrivateUniversityRegional university in nearby Plainview
Texas Tech UniversityPublicUniversityMajor public research university serving West Texas
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Motley CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural, ranching, and community education programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Motley County QuickFacts
  2. Texas Almanac - Motley County
  3. Motley County, Texas
  4. South Plains College
  5. Texas Association of Counties - Motley County