Rains County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Rains County, Texas

Map of Rains County, Texas

Rains County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Emory. As per 2020 census, the population of Rains County is 12509 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 259 sq mi (671 km2). Rains County was established on 1870.

Facts about Rains County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNortheast Texas / Lake Country
County SeatEmory
Named AfterEmory Rains, Texas legislator and jurist
Established1870
Organized1870
Coordinates32.8730° N, 95.8060° W
Total Area259 sq mi
Land Area229 sq mi
Water Area30 sq mi
Population (2020)12,164
Population RankSmall rural county in Northeast Texas
Major CityEmory
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Tourism, Retail, Small Manufacturing
Major AirportEmory Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForLake Fork Reservoir, Lake Tawakoni, Fishing tourism
Websitehttps://www.co.rains.tx.us

Top Attractions in Rains County, Texas

  • Lake Fork Reservoir – Famous bass fishing and boating.
  • Downtown Emory Square – Shops, cafés, and small-town charm.
  • Rains County Courthouse – Historic courthouse in Emory.
  • Rains County Public Library – Community hub with local programs.
  • Rubber Duckie Inn Area – Lakefront relaxation and lodging.
  • Alba Downtown District – Antique shops and local history.
  • Blue Heron Landing – Marina access and lake views.
  • Local Farm & Pasture Drives – Scenic rural countryside.
  • Emory City Park – Green space with playgrounds and events.
  • Lake Tawakoni (nearby access) – Fishing and outdoor recreation.

Cities and Towns in Rains County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Emory (county seat)City123932.8743°N, 95.7652°W
PointCity82032.8971°N, 95.8708°W
East TawakoniCity88332.9085°N, 95.9258°W
Alba (partly in Wood County)Town50432.7937°N, 95.6377°W
DoughertyUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.9337°N, 95.7701°W
HogansvilleUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.9912°N, 95.7464°W
DunbarUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.8219°N, 95.8117°W
FlatsUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.7978°N, 95.7344°W
Bright StarUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.9426°N, 95.8631°W
County LineUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.8356°N, 95.9447°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Rains County

  • U.S. Highway 69 - major north-south corridor through Emory
  • Texas State Highway 19 - principal route connecting Emory with Sulphur Springs and Canton
  • Texas State Highway 276 - provides access to Lake Tawakoni and the Dallas-Fort Worth region
  • Farm to Market Road 47 - serves western and southern portions of the county
  • Farm to Market Road 514 - connects Emory with eastern rural communities
  • Farm to Market Road 515 - important route serving Lake Fork Reservoir areas
  • Farm to Market Road 779 - provides access to recreational and lakeside developments
  • Additional FM roads including 513, 2081, 2324, 2737, 2795, 2946, 3274, and 3299 serve rural communities and agricultural areas

What are Neighboring Counties of Rains County

  • Hopkins County (north)
  • Wood County (east)
  • Van Zandt County (south)
  • Hunt County (west)

Distance from Rains County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Point127
East Tawakoni1711
Alba (Wood County)2113
Quitman (Wood County)3220
Sulphur Springs (Hopkins County)3924
Canton (Van Zandt County)4226
Greenville (Hunt County)4427
Mineola (Wood County)4528
Terrell (Kaufman County)6943
Tyler (Smith County)8050
Rockwall (Rockwall County)8150
Longview (Gregg County)10465
Dallas (Dallas County)12075
Texarkana (Bowie County)178111
Austin (Travis County)417259

Waterbodies in Rains County

Lake Tawakoni, Lake Fork Reservoir, Sabine River tributaries, Caney Creek, Sandy Creek, Running Creek, Brushy Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Little Mustang Creek, wetlands, farm ponds, reservoirs, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal waterways

Best Golf Courses in Rains County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Lake Fork Golf ClubEmory32.8916°N, 95.7548°W
The Links at Land's EndYantis32.9342°N, 95.5837°W
Mineola Country ClubMineola32.6663°N, 95.4857°W
Sand Hills Golf & Country ClubCommerce33.2508°N, 95.9074°W

Colleges and Universities in Rains County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Texas A&M University-CommercePublicUniversityMajor regional university serving Northeast Texas
Tyler Junior CollegePublicCommunity CollegeHigher education opportunities for East Texas students
Paris Junior College - Greenville CenterPublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce training and transfer degree programs
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Rains CountyPublicUniversityAgriculture, livestock, youth, and community education programs

References

  1. Official Rains County Website
  2. U.S. Census Bureau - Rains County QuickFacts
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Rains County
  4. Texas Almanac - Rains County
  5. Texas A&M University-Commerce