Smith County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Smith County, Texas

Map of Smith County, Texas

Smith County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Tyler. As per 2020 census, the population of Smith County is 237186 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 928 sq mi (2,404 km2). Smith County was established on 1846.

Facts about Smith County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionEast Texas / Piney Woods
County SeatTyler
Named AfterJames Smith, Texas Revolutionary officer
Established1846
Organized1846
Coordinates32.3750° N, 95.2690° W
Total Area928 sq mi
Land Area921 sq mi
Water Area7 sq mi
Population (2020)233,479
Population RankLarge county in East Texas
Major CityTyler
Main IndustriesHealthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Retail, Oil & Gas
Major AirportTyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForTyler Rose Garden, East Texas Oil Museum, Medical district
Websitehttps://www.smith-county.com

Top Attractions in Smith County, Texas

  • Tyler Rose Garden – Largest municipal rose garden.
  • Caldwell Zoo – Family-friendly animal exhibits.
  • Tyler State Park – Lake, trails, and camping.
  • Downtown Tyler Square – Shops, dining, and history.
  • Smith County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
  • Discovery Science Place – Hands-on science museum.
  • Goodman-LeGrand House – Historic home and gardens.
  • Lake Palestine – Boating and fishing recreation.
  • Museum of East Texas – Regional art and exhibits.
  • Azalea & Spring Flower Trails – Seasonal floral displays.

Cities and Towns in Smith County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Tyler (county seat)City10599532.3513°N, 95.3011°W
LindaleCity581832.5157°N, 95.4094°W
WhitehouseCity854532.2268°N, 95.2258°W
HideawayCity308332.4890°N, 95.4564°W
ArpCity89132.2257°N, 95.0577°W
New Chapel HillCity59432.3021°N, 95.1769°W
NoondayCity77732.2260°N, 95.3905°W
Overton (partly in Rusk County)City255432.2743°N, 94.9788°W
Troup (partly in Cherokee County)City200632.1446°N, 95.1202°W
Bullard (partly in Cherokee County)Town331832.1385°N, 95.3205°W
WinonaTown57632.4896°N, 95.1680°W
Emerald BayCensus Designated Place (CDP)114632.0354°N, 95.4798°W
FlintUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.2346°N, 95.3447°W
GreshamUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.2135°N, 95.3727°W
Garden ValleyUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.4817°N, 95.4925°W
BascomUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.4510°N, 95.2460°W
StarrvilleUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.4560°N, 95.1480°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Smith County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • Interstate 20 - major east-west corridor connecting Tyler with Dallas, Longview, and Shreveport
  • U.S. Highway 69 - north-south route linking Tyler with Lindale, Mineola, Lufkin, and Houston
  • U.S. Highway 271 - connects Tyler with Gladewater, Gilmer, and Mount Pleasant
  • U.S. Highway 80 - east-west route connecting Tyler with Longview and Dallas
  • State Highway 31 - connects Tyler with Athens and Kilgore
  • State Highway 64 - links Tyler with Henderson and Canton
  • State Highway 110 - connects Tyler with Whitehouse and Jacksonville
  • Loop 323 - beltway surrounding Tyler
  • State Highway 155 - connects Tyler with Palestine and Gilmer

What are Neighboring Counties of Smith County

  • Wood County (northwest)
  • Upshur County (north)
  • Gregg County (east)
  • Rusk County (southeast)
  • Cherokee County (south)
  • Henderson County (southwest)
  • Van Zandt County (west)

Distance from Smith County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Tyler to Whitehouse (Smith County), Texas - 8 mi (13 km)
  • Tyler to Lindale (Smith County), Texas - 14 mi (23 km)
  • Tyler to Bullard (Smith County), Texas - 15 mi (24 km)
  • Tyler to Troup (Smith County), Texas - 21 mi (34 km)
  • Tyler to Jacksonville (Cherokee County), Texas - 27 mi (43 km)
  • Tyler to Henderson (Rusk County), Texas - 35 mi (56 km)
  • Tyler to Longview (Gregg County), Texas - 38 mi (61 km)
  • Tyler to Mineola (Wood County), Texas - 28 mi (45 km)
  • Tyler to Athens (Henderson County), Texas - 35 mi (56 km)
  • Tyler to Canton (Van Zandt County), Texas - 36 mi (58 km)
  • Tyler to Kilgore (Gregg County), Texas - 38 mi (61 km)
  • Tyler to Palestine (Anderson County), Texas - 49 mi (79 km)
  • Tyler to Marshall (Harrison County), Texas - 67 mi (108 km)
  • Tyler to Dallas (Dallas County), Texas - 97 mi (156 km)
  • Tyler to Shreveport, Louisiana - 98 mi (158 km)

Waterbodies in Smith County

Lake Palestine, Lake Tyler, Lake Tyler East, Sabine River, Neches River, Mud Creek, Prairie Creek, Indian Creek, Harris Creek, Flat Creek, Black Fork Creek, Bellwood Lake, Lake Tyler West, East Texas Watershed System

Best Golf Courses in Smith County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Cascades Golf & Country ClubTyler32.3904°N, 95.2768°W
Hollytree Country ClubTyler32.2705°N, 95.3201°W
Willow Brook Country ClubTyler32.3435°N, 95.2504°W
Pine Springs Golf CourseTyler32.4117°N, 95.2588°W
Tempest Golf ClubGladewater32.5430°N, 94.9808°W
Hideaway Lake Club Golf CoursesHideaway32.4884°N, 95.4571°W
Garden Valley Golf ResortGarden Valley32.4920°N, 95.4842°W
Eagle's Bluff Country ClubBullard32.0588°N, 95.4187°W

Colleges and Universities in Smith County, Texas

Smith County is a major higher education center in East Texas. Tyler is home to public and private colleges and universities that serve students throughout the region. Smith County is also part of the Tyler metropolitan area, which supports a broad range of academic and workforce training programs. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
University of Texas at TylerPublicUniversityRegional public research university
Tyler Junior CollegePublicCommunity CollegeLarge community college in East Texas
Texas CollegePrivateUniversityHistorically Black college
Texas A&M School of Medicine - Tyler CampusPublicUniversityMedical education and health sciences
University Academy at UT TylerPublicUniversity AffiliatedCollege preparatory education

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - Smith County
  2. Smith County, Texas Overview
  3. Smith County Communities and Places
  4. Official Smith County Website
  5. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)