Taylor County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Taylor County, Texas

Map of Taylor County, Texas

Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Abilene. As per 2020 census, the population of Taylor County is 143326 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 916 sq mi (2,372 km2). Taylor County was established on 1858.

Facts about Taylor County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionWest-Central Texas
County SeatAbilene
Named AfterEdward Taylor, Texas Ranger and early settler
Established1878
Organized1883
Coordinates32.3050° N, 99.8900° W
Total Area919 sq mi
Land Area915 sq mi
Water Area4 sq mi
Population (2020)145,262
Population RankMajor regional county in West-Central Texas
Major CityAbilene
Main IndustriesEducation, Military, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Energy
Major AirportAbilene Regional Airport (ABI)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForDyess Air Force Base, Abilene Christian University, Frontier Texas! museum
Websitehttps://www.taylorcountytexas.org

Top Attractions in Taylor County, Texas

  • Frontier Texas! – Interactive Old West history museum.
  • Abilene Zoo – Family-friendly animal exhibits.
  • Downtown Abilene – Shops, dining, and local culture.
  • 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum – WWII military history.
  • Grace Museum – Art, history, and rotating exhibits.
  • Buffalo Gap Historic Village – Preserved frontier town.
  • Lake Fort Phantom Hill – Boating and fishing recreation.
  • Abilene State Park (nearby access) – Camping and trails.
  • Paramount Theatre – Historic performance venue.
  • Nelson Park – Sports complex and outdoor fun.

Cities and Towns in Taylor County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Abilene (county seat)City12518232.4487°N, 99.7331°W
TuscolaCity85032.2087°N, 99.7962°W
MerkelTown259032.4704°N, 100.0129°W
TrentTown33732.4865°N, 100.1234°W
TyeCity124232.4576°N, 99.8662°W
Buffalo GapCity46332.2812°N, 99.8309°W
LawnTown31432.1368°N, 99.7476°W
ImpactTown3532.4321°N, 99.8468°W
OvaloUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.1735°N, 99.8137°W
CapsUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.3906°N, 99.8756°W
PotosiCensus Designated Place (CDP)299132.3162°N, 99.6828°W
ViewUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.3390°N, 99.6017°W
ShepUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.1167°N, 99.9181°W
NoodleUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.5503°N, 99.6403°W
BradshawUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.0510°N, 99.8865°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Taylor County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • Interstate 20 - major east-west corridor connecting Abilene with Fort Worth, Midland, and El Paso
  • U.S. Highway 83 - north-south route connecting Abilene with Hamlin, Ballinger, and South Texas
  • U.S. Highway 84 - connects Abilene with Sweetwater, Snyder, and Lubbock
  • U.S. Highway 277 - links Abilene with San Angelo and Wichita Falls
  • State Highway 351 - connects Abilene with Albany and Jones County
  • State Highway 36 - provides access to Callahan and Brown counties
  • Loop 322 - beltway around Abilene
  • Farm to Market Road 89 - serves Buffalo Gap and southern Taylor County

What are Neighboring Counties of Taylor County

  • Jones County (north)
  • Callahan County (east)
  • Coleman County (south)
  • Runnels County (southwest)
  • Nolan County (west)
  • Fisher County (northwest)
  • Shackelford County (northeast)

Distance from Taylor County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Abilene to Merkel (Taylor County), Texas - 17 mi (27 km)
  • Abilene to Tuscola (Taylor County), Texas - 16 mi (26 km)
  • Abilene to Buffalo Gap (Taylor County), Texas - 12 mi (19 km)
  • Abilene to Tye (Taylor County), Texas - 8 mi (13 km)
  • Abilene to Anson (Jones County), Texas - 25 mi (40 km)
  • Abilene to Baird (Callahan County), Texas - 21 mi (34 km)
  • Abilene to Sweetwater (Nolan County), Texas - 40 mi (64 km)
  • Abilene to Ballinger (Runnels County), Texas - 54 mi (87 km)
  • Abilene to Coleman (Coleman County), Texas - 52 mi (84 km)
  • Abilene to Albany (Shackelford County), Texas - 35 mi (56 km)
  • Abilene to Brownwood (Brown County), Texas - 72 mi (116 km)
  • Abilene to San Angelo (Tom Green County), Texas - 89 mi (143 km)
  • Abilene to Wichita Falls (Wichita County), Texas - 142 mi (229 km)
  • Abilene to Fort Worth (Tarrant County), Texas - 153 mi (246 km)
  • Abilene to Lubbock (Lubbock County), Texas - 164 mi (264 km)

Waterbodies in Taylor County

Fort Phantom Hill Lake, Lake Abilene, Elm Creek, Cedar Creek, Cat Claw Creek, Lytle Creek, Deadman Creek, Little Elm Creek, Mulberry Creek, Buffalo Gap Reservoir, Clear Fork Brazos River Tributaries, Lake Kirby, Potosi Creek, Elm Creek Watershed

Best Golf Courses in Taylor County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Abilene Country Club - North CourseAbilene32.5103°N, 99.7342°W
Abilene Country Club - South CourseAbilene32.3852°N, 99.7550°W
Diamondback National Golf ClubAbilene32.5315°N, 99.7068°W
Maxwell Municipal Golf CourseAbilene32.4237°N, 99.7708°W
Shady Oaks Golf CourseBaird/Abilene Area32.3988°N, 99.6465°W

Colleges and Universities in Taylor County, Texas

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Abilene Christian UniversityPrivateUniversityMajor Christian university
Hardin-Simmons UniversityPrivateUniversityBaptist-affiliated higher education
McMurry UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and professional programs
Texas State Technical College - AbilenePublicCollegeTechnical and workforce education
Cisco College - Abilene Educational CenterPublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce programs

References

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