Pecos County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Pecos County, Texas

Map of Pecos County, Texas

Pecos County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Fort Stockton. As per 2020 census, the population of Pecos County is 15118 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,764 sq mi (12,339 km2). Pecos County was established on 1871.

Facts about Pecos County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionWest Texas / Trans-Pecos
County SeatFort Stockton
Named AfterPecos River
Established1871
Organized1875
Coordinates30.7840° N, 102.7230° W
Total Area4,765 sq mi
Land Area4,758 sq mi
Water Area7 sq mi
Population (2020)15,193
Population RankLarge-area, sparsely populated county in West Texas
Major CityFort Stockton
Main IndustriesOil & Gas, Ranching, Tourism, Renewable Energy
Major AirportFort Stockton–Pecos County Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForHistoric Fort Stockton, Paisano Pete roadrunner statue, West Texas desert landscapes
Websitehttps://www.co.pecos.tx.us

Top Attractions in Pecos County, Texas

  • Big Bend Museum (Fort Stockton) – Regional history exhibits.
  • Annie Riggs Memorial Museum – Historic hotel turned museum.
  • Fort Stockton Historic District – Parade grounds and original fort ruins.
  • Giant Roadrunner “Paisano Pete” – Iconic roadside photo spot.
  • Downtown Fort Stockton – Shops, cafés, and historic buildings.
  • Comanche Springs Pool (site) – Historic natural spring location.
  • Balmorea Lake Area – Fishing and quiet outdoor scenery.
  • St. Joseph Catholic Church – Historic stone church.
  • Pecos County Courthouse – Notable historic courthouse.
  • West Texas Desert Drives – Scenic landscapes and open vistas.

Cities and Towns in Pecos County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Fort Stockton (county seat)City826630.8940°N, 102.8793°W
IraanCity105530.9141°N, 101.8965°W
GirvinUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.1082°N, 102.4257°W
BakersfieldUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.8002°N, 102.2991°W
SheffieldCensus Designated Place (CDP)61330.6899°N, 101.8210°W
CoyanosaCensus Designated Place (CDP)16331.2055°N, 103.0402°W
BuenavistaUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.2986°N, 102.7341°W
Leon Valley AreaRural CommunityN/A30.9758°N, 102.9755°W
LongfellowGhost TownN/A30.1289°N, 102.1158°W
Howard Draw AreaRural CommunityN/A30.7507°N, 103.0988°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Pecos County

  • Interstate 10 - major east-west interstate crossing Pecos County through Fort Stockton and Sheffield
  • U.S. Highway 285 - major north-south corridor linking Fort Stockton with New Mexico and South Texas
  • U.S. Highway 67 - serves western portions of the county and connects to Alpine and Presidio
  • Texas State Highway 349 - important route linking Fort Stockton with Midland-Odessa
  • Farm to Market Road 1776 - serves ranching and agricultural areas
  • Farm to Market Road 11 - connects rural communities and oil-producing regions
  • Ranch roads and county roads serving oil fields, ranches, and remote desert areas

What are Neighboring Counties of Pecos County

  • Ward County (north)
  • Crane County (northeast)
  • Upton County (east)
  • Crockett County (southeast)
  • Terrell County (south)
  • Brewster County (southwest)
  • Reeves County (west)

Distance from Pecos County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Iraan9056
Sheffield8352
Coyanosa4226
Monahans (Ward County)8050
Crane (Crane County)8855
Alpine (Brewster County)13282
Ozona (Crockett County)13685
Fort Davis (Jeff Davis County)14087
Midland (Midland County)190118
Odessa (Ector County)15093
Del Rio (Val Verde County)289180
El Paso (El Paso County)390242
San Angelo (Tom Green County)301187
Austin (Travis County)528328
Dallas (Dallas County)719447

Waterbodies in Pecos County

Pecos River, Comanche Creek, Leon Creek, Independence Creek tributaries, Howard Draw, Escondido Springs, desert springs, irrigation reservoirs, stock tanks, wetlands near spring-fed areas, groundwater recharge zones, and seasonal arroyos across the Chihuahuan Desert

Best Golf Courses in Pecos County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Fort Stockton Golf CourseFort Stockton30.9037°N, 102.9006°W
Ozona Country ClubOzona30.7071°N, 101.2045°W
Alpine Country ClubAlpine30.3524°N, 103.6702°W
Nueva Vista Golf ClubMidland31.9687°N, 102.1036°W

Colleges and Universities in Pecos County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Midland College - Williams Regional Technical Training CenterPublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce and technical education serving Fort Stockton and surrounding areas
Sul Ross State UniversityPublicUniversityRegional university serving West Texas and the Big Bend region
Odessa CollegePublicCommunity CollegeProvides educational opportunities for Permian Basin residents
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Pecos CountyPublicUniversityRanching, agriculture, natural resources, and community education programs

References

  1. Official Pecos County Website
  2. U.S. Census Bureau - Pecos County QuickFacts
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Pecos County
  4. Texas Almanac - Pecos County
  5. Sul Ross State University