Presidio County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Presidio County, Texas

Map of Presidio County, Texas

Presidio County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Marfa. As per 2020 census, the population of Presidio County is 6140 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,856 sq mi (9,987 km2). Presidio County was established on 1850.

Facts about Presidio County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionTrans-Pecos / West Texas / Big Bend Region
County SeatMarfa
Named AfterPresidio del Norte, an 18th-century Spanish fort
Established1850
Organized1875
Coordinates29.9990° N, 104.2050° W
Total Area3,856 sq mi
Land Area3,855 sq mi
Water Area<1 sq mi
Population (2020)6,131
Population RankSparsely populated county in the Big Bend region
Major CityMarfa
Main IndustriesTourism, Ranching, Border Trade, Arts & Culture
Major AirportMarfa Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForMarfa Lights, Chinati Foundation, High desert landscapes
Websitehttps://www.co.presidio.tx.us

Top Attractions in Presidio County, Texas

  • Marfa Lights Viewing Area – Famous unexplained night lights.
  • Chinati Foundation – Large-scale contemporary art installations.
  • Prada Marfa – Iconic desert art installation.
  • Fort D.A. Russell – Historic military site and art spaces.
  • Downtown Marfa – Galleries, shops, and cafés.
  • Presidio County Courthouse – Historic courthouse with panoramic views.
  • Big Bend Ranch State Park (access from Presidio) – Rugged trails and desert scenery.
  • Rio Grande Scenic Drive (FM 170) – Stunning river and canyon views.
  • Shafter Ghost Town – Old mining town ruins and cemetery.
  • Marfa Mystery Lights Center – Exhibits about the phenomenon.

Cities and Towns in Presidio County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Marfa (county seat)City178830.3091°N, 104.0206°W
PresidioCity326429.5607°N, 104.3721°W
RedfordCensus Designated Place (CDP)9029.4469°N, 104.1702°W
CandelariaUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.1408°N, 104.6825°W
RuidosaUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.2964°N, 104.6394°W
ShafterGhost Town / Historic CommunityN/A29.8208°N, 104.3031°W
ChinatiUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.9361°N, 104.4797°W
PlataUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.0738°N, 104.5036°W
Valentine (partly in Jeff Davis County)Community18730.5880°N, 104.4966°W
Casa PiedraHistoric CommunityN/A29.8008°N, 104.5855°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Presidio County

  • U.S. Highway 67 - major north-south route connecting Presidio, Marfa, and Alpine
  • U.S. Highway 90 - principal east-west corridor through Marfa and Valentine
  • Texas State Highway 17 - connects Marfa with Fort Davis and Alpine
  • Farm to Market Road 170 - scenic River Road following the Rio Grande between Presidio and Big Bend Ranch State Park
  • Farm to Market Road 2810 - serves rural ranching areas and border communities
  • Ranch Road network connecting remote desert and mountain regions
  • International Bridge at Presidio-Ojinaga providing access to Chihuahua, Mexico

What are Neighboring Counties of Presidio County

  • Jeff Davis County (north)
  • Brewster County (east)
  • State of Chihuahua, Mexico (south and west across the Rio Grande)

Distance from Presidio County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Presidio9358
Redford12477
Valentine4830
Alpine (Brewster County)4226
Fort Davis (Jeff Davis County)3421
Terlingua (Brewster County)14993
Van Horn (Culberson County)11974
Fort Stockton (Pecos County)246153
Odessa (Ector County)327203
Midland (Midland County)347216
El Paso (El Paso County)307191
Del Rio (Val Verde County)417259
San Angelo (Tom Green County)437272
Austin (Travis County)676420
Dallas (Dallas County)878546

Waterbodies in Presidio County

Rio Grande, Alamito Creek, Cibolo Creek, Capote Creek, Pinto Canyon drainage, Chinati Creek, Fresno Creek tributaries, mountain springs, desert arroyos, stock tanks, reservoirs, wetlands along the Rio Grande floodplain, and seasonal waterways throughout the Chihuahuan Desert

Best Golf Courses in Presidio County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Black Jack's Crossing Golf CourseLajitas29.2603°N, 103.7732°W
Alpine Country ClubAlpine30.3524°N, 103.6702°W
Fort Davis Country ClubFort Davis30.5884°N, 103.9014°W
Nueva Vista Golf ClubMidland31.9687°N, 102.1036°W

Colleges and Universities in Presidio County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Odessa College - Presidio CenterPublicCommunity CollegeProvides higher education and workforce training opportunities for county residents
Sul Ross State UniversityPublicUniversityRegional university serving the Big Bend and Trans-Pecos regions
Midland CollegePublicCommunity CollegeHigher education opportunities for West Texas students
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Presidio CountyPublicUniversityRanching, agriculture, natural resources, and community education programs

References

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