Oldham County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Oldham County, Texas

Map of Oldham County, Texas

Oldham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Vega. As per 2020 census, the population of Oldham County is 1717 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,501 sq mi (3,888 km2). Oldham County was established on 1876.

Facts about Oldham County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionTexas Panhandle
County SeatVega
Named AfterWilliam Simpson Oldham, Texas politician
Established1876
Organized1880
Coordinates35.3967° N, 102.6000° W
Total Area1,501 sq mi
Land Area1,501 sq mi
Water Area<1 sq mi
Population (2020)1,978
Population RankVery small, sparsely populated Panhandle county
Major CityVega
Main IndustriesRanching, Agriculture, Transportation (Route 66), Energy
Major AirportVega Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForHistoric Route 66, Wide-open ranchland, Magnolia Gas Station landmark
Websitehttps://www.co.oldham.tx.us

Top Attractions in Oldham County, Texas

  • Cadillac Ranch (nearby access) – Iconic roadside art installation.
  • Historic Route 66 Sites – Classic Americana stops and old motels.
  • Oldham County Courthouse – Historic courthouse in Vega.
  • Vega Downtown Historic District – Small shops and Route 66 charm.
  • Adrian Midpoint of Route 66 – Famous halfway marker on the route.
  • Magnolia Station (Vega) – Restored 1920s gas station museum.
  • Boothill Cemetery (Claude area) – Old frontier cemetery sites.
  • – Scenic High Plains drives.
  • Local Ranchlands – Wide-open Panhandle views.
  • Vega–Adrian Backroads – Quiet rural drives and photo spots.

Cities and Towns in Oldham County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Vega (county seat)City88435.4012°N, 102.4288°W
AdrianCity16635.2742°N, 102.6685°W
WildoradoCensus Designated Place (CDP)18435.2067°N, 102.2405°W
Boys RanchCensus Designated Place (CDP)17335.5341°N, 102.2528°W
TascosaGhost TownN/A35.5077°N, 102.2634°W
BoiseGhost TownN/A35.2897°N, 102.5748°W
LanderginUnincorporated CommunityN/A35.4381°N, 102.1086°W
MagentaHistoric CommunityN/A35.3568°N, 102.5212°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Oldham County

  • Interstate 40 - major east-west interstate crossing the county through Vega and Adrian
  • Historic U.S. Route 66 - parallels Interstate 40 and passes through Vega and Adrian
  • U.S. Highway 385 - major north-south route serving Boys Ranch, Tascosa, and Vega
  • Farm to Market Road 1061 - connects rural ranching and farming areas
  • Farm to Market Road 2587 - serves agricultural operations and wind-energy developments
  • Farm to Market Road 809 - provides access to remote ranchlands and grazing areas
  • County road network supporting cattle ranching, grain production, and energy infrastructure

What are Neighboring Counties of Oldham County

  • Hartley County (north)
  • Potter County (east)
  • Deaf Smith County (south)
  • Parmer County (southwest)
  • Quay County, New Mexico (west)

Distance from Oldham County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Adrian3019
Wildorado3119
Boys Ranch3321
Amarillo (Potter County)5635
Dalhart (Dallam County)10867
Hereford (Deaf Smith County)8050
Dumas (Moore County)11068
Tucumcari, New Mexico9559
Canyon (Randall County)7949
Clovis, New Mexico15093
Borger (Hutchinson County)12880
Pampa (Gray County)14489
Lubbock (Lubbock County)202126
Albuquerque, New Mexico432268
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma426265

Waterbodies in Oldham County

Canadian River, Punta de Agua Creek, Alamositas Creek, Tecovas Creek tributaries, Tierra Blanca Creek tributaries, intermittent prairie streams, stock ponds, ranch reservoirs, playa lakes, wetlands, groundwater recharge areas associated with the Ogallala Aquifer, and seasonal drainage channels

Best Golf Courses in Oldham County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Ross Rogers Golf ComplexAmarillo35.2214°N, 101.8787°W
Amarillo Country ClubAmarillo35.1578°N, 101.9233°W
Tascosa Golf ClubAmarillo35.1848°N, 101.9197°W
Palo Duro Creek Golf CourseCanyon34.9889°N, 101.9182°W

Colleges and Universities in Oldham County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Amarillo CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial community college district serving Oldham County
West Texas A&M UniversityPublicUniversityMajor regional university serving the Texas Panhandle
Frank Phillips CollegePublicCommunity CollegeProvides educational opportunities across the Panhandle region
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Oldham CountyPublicUniversityAgriculture, ranching, range management, and community education programs

References

  1. Oldham County, Texas
  2. U.S. Census Bureau
  3. Texas Almanac
  4. Texas State Historical Association
  5. Amarillo College