Sabine County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Sabine County, Texas

Map of Sabine County, Texas

Sabine County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Hemphill. As per 2020 census, the population of Sabine County is 10039 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 490 sq mi (1,269 km2). Sabine County was established on 1836.

Facts about Sabine County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionDeep East Texas / Piney Woods
County SeatHemphill
Named AfterSabine River
Established1836
Organized1837
Coordinates31.3430° N, 93.8510° W
Total Area491 sq mi
Land Area459 sq mi
Water Area32 sq mi
Population (2020)9,894
Population RankSmall rural county in East Texas
Major CityHemphill
Main IndustriesForestry, Agriculture, Tourism, Fishing
Major AirportNone (nearest regional airports outside county)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForToledo Bend Reservoir, Fishing tourism, Sabine National Forest
Websitehttps://www.co.sabine.tx.us

Top Attractions in Sabine County, Texas

  • Toledo Bend Reservoir – Fishing, boating, and lake recreation.
  • Sabine National Forest – Hiking trails and pine forests.
  • Pendleton Harbor – Marina access and lakeside views.
  • Downtown Hemphill – Small-town shops and local charm.
  • Sabine County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
  • Hurst Street Museum – Local history and artifacts.
  • Indian Mounds Wilderness Area – Archaeological sites and trails.
  • Red Hills Lake Area – Quiet fishing and nature spot.
  • Mission Dolores (nearby access) – Early Spanish mission site.
  • Forest Scenic Drives – Peaceful woodland landscapes.

Cities and Towns in Sabine County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Hemphill (county seat)City82231.3435°N, 93.8463°W
PinelandCity85031.2566°N, 93.9763°W
MilamCensus Designated Place (CDP)135531.4773°N, 93.8044°W
BrookelandUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.0838°N, 93.9927°W
BronsonUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.3463°N, 94.0155°W
GenevaUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.4115°N, 93.9444°W
RosevineUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.4042°N, 93.9057°W
YellowpineUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.2350°N, 93.8920°W
FairmountUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.1800°N, 93.9400°W
IslaUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.1470°N, 93.9730°W
SextonUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.3630°N, 93.8980°W
Pendleton HarborUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.4170°N, 93.8190°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Sabine County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • U.S. Highway 96 - north-south route connecting Pineland, Hemphill, Center, and Jasper
  • State Highway 21 - east-west route connecting Milam, Hemphill, San Augustine, and Louisiana
  • State Highway 87 - connects Milam with Newton County and the Sabine River region
  • State Highway 103 - links eastern Sabine County with San Augustine County and Jasper County
  • State Highway 184 - serves central portions of the county and connects rural communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Sabine County

  • Shelby County (north)
  • Sabine Parish, Louisiana (east)
  • Newton County (south)
  • Jasper County (southwest)
  • San Augustine County (west)

Distance from Sabine County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Hemphill to Pineland (Sabine County), Texas - 12 mi (19 km)
  • Hemphill to Milam (Sabine County), Texas - 18 mi (29 km)
  • Hemphill to San Augustine (San Augustine County), Texas - 29 mi (47 km)
  • Hemphill to Center (Shelby County), Texas - 35 mi (56 km)
  • Hemphill to Jasper (Jasper County), Texas - 43 mi (69 km)
  • Hemphill to Newton (Newton County), Texas - 52 mi (84 km)
  • Hemphill to Many, Louisiana - 19 mi (31 km)
  • Hemphill to Nacogdoches (Nacogdoches County), Texas - 74 mi (119 km)
  • Hemphill to Lufkin (Angelina County), Texas - 67 mi (108 km)
  • Hemphill to Carthage (Panola County), Texas - 71 mi (114 km)
  • Hemphill to Longview (Gregg County), Texas - 102 mi (164 km)
  • Hemphill to Shreveport, Louisiana - 88 mi (142 km)
  • Hemphill to Beaumont (Jefferson County), Texas - 113 mi (182 km)
  • Hemphill to Tyler (Smith County), Texas - 118 mi (190 km)
  • Hemphill to Houston (Harris County), Texas - 160 mi (257 km)

Waterbodies in Sabine County

Toledo Bend Reservoir, Sabine River, Patroon Bayou, Palo Gaucho Bayou, Six Mile Creek, Indian Creek, Beech Creek, Housen Bayou, Carrice Creek, Yellowpine Creek, Bear Creek, Lake Fork Creek, Sabine National Forest Watersheds, Pendleton Harbor

Best Golf Courses in Sabine County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Hemphill Golf ClubHemphill31.3449°N, 93.8455°W
Piney Woods Country ClubPineland31.2510°N, 93.9800°W

Colleges and Universities in Sabine County, Texas

Sabine County does not have a university campus within its boundaries. Residents are primarily served by community colleges and universities in nearby East Texas communities. The county is within the Angelina College service area.

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Angelina CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial community college service area for Sabine County
Stephen F. Austin State UniversityPublicUniversityMajor regional university in Nacogdoches
Lamar UniversityPublicUniversityPublic university serving Southeast Texas
Panola CollegePublicCommunity CollegeEast Texas community college
Sam Houston State UniversityPublicUniversityLarge public university in Huntsville

References

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