Upton County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Upton County, Texas

Map of Upton County, Texas

Upton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Rankin. As per 2020 census, the population of Upton County is 3265 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,242 sq mi (3,217 km2). Upton County was established on 1887.

Facts about Upton County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionWest Texas / Permian Basin
County SeatRankin
Named AfterJohn C. Upton, Texas legislator
Established1887
Organized1910
Coordinates31.3730° N, 102.0430° W
Total Area1,241 sq mi
Land Area1,241 sq mi
Water Area<1 sq mi
Population (2020)3,308
Population RankSparsely populated county in West Texas
Major CityRankin
Main IndustriesOil & Gas, Energy Services, Ranching, Transportation
Major AirportRankin Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForPermian Basin oil production, Ranching heritage, West Texas landscapes
Websitehttps://www.co.upton.tx.us

Top Attractions in Upton County, Texas

  • Upton County Courthouse – Historic courthouse in Rankin.
  • Downtown Rankin – Small-town shops and local charm.
  • Upton County Museum – Local history and pioneer artifacts.
  • Rankin City Park – Green space with picnic areas.
  • Santa Rita Oil Boom Sites – Early West Texas oil history.
  • Local Ranchlands – Wide-open desert scenery.
  • Historic Highway Routes – Scenic West Texas drives.
  • Community Rodeo Grounds – Local rodeos and events.
  • Wildlife Viewing Areas – Desert birds and animals.
  • Clear Night Skies – Stargazing in remote areas.

Cities and Towns in Upton County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Rankin (county seat)City78031.2244°N, 101.9409°W
McCameyCity183131.1323°N, 102.2221°W
MidkiffUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.6246°N, 101.9174°W
UplandUnincorporated CommunityN/A31.2800°N, 102.0100°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Upton County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • U.S. Highway 67 - east-west route connecting Rankin with McCamey, Fort Stockton, and San Angelo
  • U.S. Highway 385 - north-south corridor linking Rankin with Odessa, Crane, Marathon, and Big Bend regions
  • State Highway 329 - connects Rankin with Barnhart and Reagan County
  • State Highway 349 - connects Rankin with Midland, Midland County, and Big Lake, Reagan County
  • Farm to Market Road 2400 - serves ranching areas and oil field operations
  • County road network - provides access to remote ranches, wind farms, and oil production sites

What are Neighboring Counties of Upton County

  • Midland County (north)
  • Reagan County (east)
  • Crockett County (south)
  • Crane County (west)
  • Ector County (northwest)

Distance from Upton County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Rankin to McCamey (Upton County), Texas - 21 mi (34 km)
  • Rankin to Midkiff (Upton County), Texas - 28 mi (45 km)
  • Rankin to Big Lake (Reagan County), Texas - 30 mi (48 km)
  • Rankin to Crane (Crane County), Texas - 36 mi (58 km)
  • Rankin to Odessa (Ector County), Texas - 53 mi (85 km)
  • Rankin to Midland (Midland County), Texas - 57 mi (92 km)
  • Rankin to Fort Stockton (Pecos County), Texas - 63 mi (101 km)
  • Rankin to Ozona (Crockett County), Texas - 67 mi (108 km)
  • Rankin to Monahans (Ward County), Texas - 76 mi (122 km)
  • Rankin to Andrews (Andrews County), Texas - 88 mi (142 km)
  • Rankin to Big Spring (Howard County), Texas - 92 mi (148 km)
  • Rankin to San Angelo (Tom Green County), Texas - 121 mi (195 km)
  • Rankin to Pecos (Reeves County), Texas - 124 mi (200 km)
  • Rankin to Lamesa (Dawson County), Texas - 125 mi (201 km)
  • Rankin to Abilene (Taylor County), Texas - 188 mi (303 km)

Waterbodies in Upton County

Pecos River Tributaries, Middle Concho River Tributaries, Johnson Draw, Castle Gap Draw, Sand Draw, King Mountain Drainages, McCamey Draw, Bobcat Draw, Live Oak Draw, Salt Draw, Willow Draw, Edwards Plateau Drainage Basins, Seasonal Playa Lakes, Ranch Reservoirs

Best Golf Courses in Upton County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Rankin Golf CourseRankin31.2302°N, 101.9458°W
McCamey Country Club Golf CourseMcCamey31.1396°N, 102.2284°W

Colleges and Universities in Upton County, Texas

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Odessa CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial community college service area for Upton County
University of Texas Permian BasinPublicUniversityRegional public university serving the Permian Basin
Midland CollegePublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce and transfer education programs
Angelo State UniversityPublicUniversityRegional university serving West Texas
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Permian BasinPublicUniversityHealth sciences and medical education

References

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