Palo Pinto County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Palo Pinto County, Texas

Map of Palo Pinto County, Texas

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Map of Palo Pinto County, Texas

Palo Pinto County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Palo Pinto. As per 2020 census, the population of Palo Pinto County is 28686 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 953 sq mi (2,468 km2). Palo Pinto County was established on 1856.

Facts about Palo Pinto County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNorth-Central Texas / Western Cross Timbers
County SeatPalo Pinto
Named AfterPalo Pinto Creek (Spanish for “painted stick” or “spotted timber”)
Established1856
Organized1857
Coordinates32.7680° N, 98.3100° W
Total Area986 sq mi
Land Area953 sq mi
Water Area33 sq mi
Population (2020)28,409
Population RankMid-sized rural county in North-Central Texas
Major CityMineral Wells
Main IndustriesTourism, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Energy, Agriculture
Major AirportMineral Wells Regional Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForMineral Wells State Park, Crazy Water mineral springs, Possum Kingdom Lake
Websitehttps://www.co.palopinto.tx.us

Top Attractions in Palo Pinto County, Texas

  • Possum Kingdom Lake – Boating, fishing, and scenic cliffs.
  • Possum Kingdom State Park – Camping, trails, and lake access.
  • Historic Downtown Mineral Wells – Shops, cafés, and vintage charm.
  • Famous Mineral Water Company – Historic mineral water legacy.
  • Baker Hotel (exterior view) – Iconic 1920s hotel landmark.
  • Lake Mineral Wells State Park – Rock climbing, trails, and lake fun.
  • Palo Pinto County Courthouse – Historic courthouse and square.
  • Clark Gardens – Beautiful botanical gardens and ponds.
  • West City Park (Mineral Wells) – Green space and family recreation.
  • Brazos River Areas – Scenic river views and outdoor spots.

Cities and Towns in Palo Pinto County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Palo Pinto (county seat)Census Designated Place (CDP)33332.7693°N, 98.2973°W
Mineral WellsCity1450932.8085°N, 98.1128°W
GrafordTown58432.9379°N, 98.2475°W
GordonCity47832.5476°N, 98.3670°W
SantoTown31532.5965°N, 98.1248°W
MingusCity20632.5354°N, 98.4228°W
StrawnCity65332.5532°N, 98.4948°W
Possum Kingdom LakeCensus Designated Place (CDP)72432.8670°N, 98.4362°W
OranUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.6398°N, 98.1542°W
Metcalf GapUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.9187°N, 98.1756°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Palo Pinto County

  • Interstate 20 - major east-west interstate crossing the southern portion of the county
  • U.S. Highway 180 - principal route connecting Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, and western Texas communities
  • U.S. Highway 281 - major north-south corridor through Mineral Wells and Santo
  • Texas State Highway 16 - serves Strawn and northern portions of the county
  • Texas State Highway 254 - connects Graford and Possum Kingdom Lake areas
  • Farm to Market Road 1821 - provides access to Possum Kingdom Lake recreation areas
  • Farm to Market Road 2372 - serves rural ranching communities and lakeside developments
  • Farm to Market Road 4 - scenic route linking Palo Pinto County with neighboring counties

What are Neighboring Counties of Palo Pinto County

  • Jack County (north)
  • Young County (northwest)
  • Stephens County (west)
  • Eastland County (southwest)
  • Erath County (south)
  • Parker County (east)

Distance from Palo Pinto County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Mineral Wells85
Graford2717
Santo2817
Strawn4327
Gordon3622
Weatherford (Parker County)4830
Breckenridge (Stephens County)6641
Graham (Young County)6842
Stephenville (Erath County)7647
Jacksboro (Jack County)6138
Fort Worth (Tarrant County)9559
Abilene (Taylor County)167104
Waco (McLennan County)177110
Dallas (Dallas County)12578
Austin (Travis County)298185

Waterbodies in Palo Pinto County

Possum Kingdom Lake, Brazos River, Palo Pinto Creek, Lake Palo Pinto, Rock Creek, Keechi Creek, Turkey Creek, Caddo Creek, Rush Creek, wetlands, reservoirs, ranch ponds, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Palo Pinto County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
The Cliffs Resort Golf CoursePossum Kingdom Lake32.8597°N, 98.4451°W
Holiday Hills Country ClubMineral Wells32.8172°N, 98.0907°W
Canyon West Golf ClubWeatherford32.6374°N, 98.0638°W
Sugar Tree Golf ClubLipan32.5285°N, 98.0324°W

Colleges and Universities in Palo Pinto County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Weatherford College - Mineral Wells CenterPublicCommunity CollegeHigher education and workforce training programs serving the county
Tarleton State UniversityPublicUniversityRegional public university in nearby Stephenville
Texas Wesleyan UniversityPrivateUniversityHigher education opportunities in the Fort Worth area
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Palo Pinto CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural, ranching, youth, and community education programs

References

  1. Official Palo Pinto County Website
  2. U.S. Census Bureau - Palo Pinto County QuickFacts
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Palo Pinto County
  4. Texas Almanac - Palo Pinto County
  5. Weatherford College
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References

  1. ^ QuickFacts: Palo Pinto County, Texas - United States Census Bureau
  2. ^ United States Census Bureau - Population and Housing Data
  3. ^ TIGER/Line Shapefiles - United States Census Bureau
  4. ^ United States Geological Survey (USGS)
  5. ^ National Geodetic Survey (NGS), NOAA
  6. ^ Official Website of Palo Pinto County, Texas
  7. ^ Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
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