Nolan County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Nolan County, Texas

Map of Nolan County, Texas

Nolan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Sweetwater. As per 2020 census, the population of Nolan County is 14597 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 912 sq mi (2,362 km2). Nolan County was established on 1876.

Facts about Nolan County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionWest Texas / Rolling Plains
County SeatSweetwater
Named AfterPhilip Nolan, American horse trader and filibuster
Established1876
Organized1881
Coordinates32.3080° N, 100.4060° W
Total Area914 sq mi
Land Area912 sq mi
Water Area2 sq mi
Population (2020)14,738
Population RankRural–mid-sized county in West Texas
Major CitySweetwater
Main IndustriesWind Energy, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Transportation
Major AirportAvenger Field (Sweetwater)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForWind farms, WASP museum at Avenger Field, Sweetwater Rattlesnake Round-Up
Websitehttps://www.co.nolan.tx.us

Top Attractions in Nolan County, Texas

  • National WASP WWII Museum – Honors Women Airforce Service Pilots.
  • Downtown Sweetwater – Shops, cafés, and historic streets.
  • Lake Sweetwater – Fishing, boating, and picnicking.
  • Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium – Events and community performances.
  • Nolan County Courthouse – Historic courthouse building.
  • Rattlesnake Round-Up Grounds – Annual festival and exhibits.
  • Sweetwater Walking Trails – Local parks and nature paths.
  • Avenger Field – Historic airfield tied to WWII training.
  • Local Wind Farm Views – Scenic drives past turbine fields.
  • Southeastern Sweetwater Parks – Green spaces for relaxation.

Cities and Towns in Nolan County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Sweetwater (county seat)City1048932.4709°N, 100.4059°W
RoscoeCity122132.4454°N, 100.5373°W
Blackwell (partly in Coke County)Town20732.0847°N, 100.3179°W
MarynealUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.2199°N, 100.4537°W
NolanUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.1777°N, 100.2444°W
HyltonUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.3662°N, 100.1558°W
WastellaGhost TownN/A32.6055°N, 100.5945°W
Bitter CreekGhost TownN/A32.6243°N, 100.3328°W
DivideHistoric CommunityN/A32.0969°N, 100.1645°W
DeckerHistoric CommunityN/A32.2946°N, 100.6121°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Nolan County

  • Interstate 20 - major east-west interstate crossing the county through Sweetwater
  • U.S. Highway 84 - important route connecting Sweetwater with Abilene and Lubbock
  • Texas State Highway 70 - north-south corridor serving Roscoe, Sweetwater, and Blackwell
  • Texas State Highway 153 - route connecting Sweetwater with Winters and Tom Green County
  • Farm to Market Road 608 - serves Roscoe and surrounding agricultural areas
  • Farm to Market Road 1856 - provides access to rural ranching communities
  • Farm to Market Road 126 - serves Nolan and southeastern portions of the county

What are Neighboring Counties of Nolan County

  • Fisher County (north)
  • Taylor County (east)
  • Runnels County (southeast)
  • Coke County (south)
  • Mitchell County (west)

Distance from Nolan County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Roscoe117
Blackwell4427
Colorado City (Mitchell County)3421
Snyder (Scurry County)4729
Abilene (Taylor County)6339
Robert Lee (Coke County)7245
Ballinger (Runnels County)8352
Big Spring (Howard County)8955
San Angelo (Tom Green County)10968
Brownwood (Brown County)14590
Midland (Midland County)15194
Odessa (Ector County)175109
Lubbock (Lubbock County)193120
Fort Worth (Tarrant County)296184
Dallas (Dallas County)322200

Waterbodies in Nolan County

Sweetwater Lake, Lake Trammell, Champion Creek Reservoir, Bitter Creek, Sweetwater Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Oak Creek tributaries, Mulberry Canyon drainage, Elm Creek tributaries, stock tanks, ranch reservoirs, wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Nolan County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Sweetwater Country ClubSweetwater32.4399°N, 100.4098°W
Scurry County Golf CourseSnyder32.7145°N, 100.9108°W
Shady Oaks Golf CourseBaird32.3948°N, 99.3948°W
Abilene Country ClubAbilene32.3961°N, 99.7484°W

Colleges and Universities in Nolan County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Texas State Technical College - SweetwaterPublicTechnical CollegeNationally recognized wind energy technology and technical training programs
Western Texas CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial community college district serving Nolan County
Angelo State UniversityPublicUniversityRegional public university serving West Central Texas
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Nolan CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural, ranching, youth, and community education programs

References

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