Red River County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Red River County, Texas

Map of Red River County, Texas

Red River County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Clarksville. As per 2020 census, the population of Red River County is 11555 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,050 sq mi (2,719 km2). Red River County was established on 1836.

Facts about Red River County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNortheast Texas / Piney Woods
County SeatClarksville
Named AfterThe Red River of the South
Established1837
Organized1837
Coordinates33.6100° N, 95.0500° W
Total Area1,057 sq mi
Land Area1,020 sq mi
Water Area37 sq mi
Population (2020)11,587
Population RankSmall rural county in Northeast Texas
Major CityClarksville
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Timber, Manufacturing, Retail, Tourism
Major AirportClarksville Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForPiney Woods forests, Historic Clarksville, Red River Valley
Websitehttps://www.co.red-river.tx.us

Top Attractions in Red River County, Texas

  • Clarksville Historic Downtown – Shops, cafés, and historic charm.
  • Red River County Courthouse – Landmark historic courthouse.
  • Old Jail Museum – Local history inside a preserved jail.
  • Chapman Ranch Area – Scenic rural landscapes.
  • Bassham Park – Green space with playgrounds and picnic spots.
  • Clarksville City Lake – Fishing and quiet outdoor recreation.
  • Bagwell Community Areas – Small-town charm and local stops.
  • Cuthand Creek Areas – Peaceful nature and fishing sites.
  • Local Farms & Pastures – Scenic countryside drives.
  • Northeast Texas Trail (nearby access) – Long trail for biking and hiking.

Cities and Towns in Red River County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Clarksville (county seat)City285733.6107°N, 95.0527°W
BogataCity107433.4693°N, 95.2138°W
DetroitCity69933.6615°N, 95.2666°W
Deport (partly in Lamar County)City55033.5265°N, 95.3158°W
AnnonaTown21033.5829°N, 94.9107°W
AveryTown42133.5495°N, 94.7795°W
BagwellUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.7548°N, 95.1549°W
BoxelderUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.6214°N, 94.9785°W
CuthandUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.4909°N, 95.0477°W
EnglishUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.8250°N, 95.1100°W
MapleUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.8400°N, 94.9200°W
NegleyUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.8040°N, 94.9720°W
AlbionUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.7260°N, 95.0210°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Red River County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • U.S. Highway 82 - east-west route connecting Clarksville with Paris, Texas and Texarkana, Texas
  • U.S. Highway 271 - north-south route connecting the county with Oklahoma and Titus County
  • State Highway 37 - connects Clarksville with Mount Vernon and the Arkansas border region
  • Farm to Market Road 1159 - serves rural communities around Clarksville
  • Farm to Market Road 909 - connects agricultural areas in central Red River County
  • Farm to Market Road 410 - provides access to Detroit and western portions of the county

What are Neighboring Counties of Red River County

  • McCurtain County, Oklahoma (north)
  • Choctaw County, Oklahoma (northwest)
  • Bowie County (east)
  • Morris County (southeast)
  • Titus County (south)
  • Franklin County (southwest)
  • Delta County (southwest)
  • Lamar County (west)

Distance from Red River County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Clarksville to Paris (Lamar County), Texas - 39 mi (63 km)
  • Clarksville to Mount Pleasant (Titus County), Texas - 53 mi (85 km)
  • Clarksville to Texarkana (Bowie County), Texas - 58 mi (93 km)
  • Clarksville to Idabel, Oklahoma - 41 mi (66 km)
  • Clarksville to De Kalb (Bowie County), Texas - 34 mi (55 km)
  • Clarksville to Sulphur Springs (Hopkins County), Texas - 77 mi (124 km)
  • Clarksville to Mount Vernon (Franklin County), Texas - 62 mi (100 km)
  • Clarksville to Bogata (Red River County), Texas - 13 mi (21 km)
  • Clarksville to Detroit (Red River County), Texas - 16 mi (26 km)
  • Clarksville to Avery (Red River County), Texas - 18 mi (29 km)
  • Clarksville to New Boston (Bowie County), Texas - 42 mi (68 km)
  • Clarksville to Pittsburg (Camp County), Texas - 67 mi (108 km)
  • Clarksville to Hugo, Oklahoma - 31 mi (50 km)
  • Clarksville to Longview (Gregg County), Texas - 104 mi (167 km)
  • Clarksville to Dallas (Dallas County), Texas - 180 mi (290 km)

Waterbodies in Red River County

Red River, Sulphur River, Shawnee Creek, Pecan Bayou, Sanders Creek, Cuthand Creek, Pine Creek, White Oak Creek, Mustang Creek, Brevelle Lake, Lake Crook, Wright Patman Lake Tributaries, Red River Watershed, Sulphur River Basin

Best Golf Courses in Red River County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Clarksville Country ClubClarksville33.6308°N, 95.0409°W

Colleges and Universities in Red River County, Texas

Red River County does not have a four-year university campus within its boundaries. Residents are served by nearby community colleges and regional universities in Northeast Texas.

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Paris Junior CollegePublicCommunity CollegePrimary community college serving most of the county
Texarkana CollegePublicCommunity CollegeServes portions of eastern Red River County
Texas A&M University-TexarkanaPublicUniversityRegional public university
East Texas A&M UniversityPublicUniversityPublic university in Northeast Texas
University of Texas at TylerPublicUniversityComprehensive public university

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - 2020 Census Data for Red River County and Communities
  2. Texas State Historical Association - Red River County
  3. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
  4. Texas Department of Transportation
  5. Official Red River County Website