Van Zandt County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Van Zandt County, Texas

Map of Van Zandt County, Texas

Van Zandt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Canton. As per 2020 census, the population of Van Zandt County is 61275 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 849 sq mi (2,199 km2). Van Zandt County was established on 1848.

Facts about Van Zandt County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionEast Texas / North East Texas
County SeatCanton
Named AfterIsaac Van Zandt, Texas diplomat and politician
Established1848
Organized1848
Coordinates32.5630° N, 95.8370° W
Total Area860 sq mi
Land Area843 sq mi
Water Area17 sq mi
Population (2020)59,203
Population RankMid-sized county in East Texas
Major CityCanton
Main IndustriesRetail, Tourism, Agriculture, Manufacturing
Major AirportCanton-Hackney Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForFirst Monday Trade Days, East Texas crafts, Rural countryside
Websitehttps://www.vanzandtcounty.org

Top Attractions in Van Zandt County, Texas

  • First Monday Trade Days (Canton) – Famous monthly flea market.
  • Canton Downtown Square – Shops, cafés, and local charm.
  • Van Zandt County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
  • YesterLand Farm – Seasonal family-friendly activities.
  • Purtis Creek State Park – Fishing, hiking, and nature.
  • Mill Creek Ranch Resort – Outdoor recreation and events.
  • Ben Wheeler Historic District – Eclectic shops and music venues.
  • Local Wineries – Wine tasting and countryside views.
  • East Texas Arboretum (nearby) – Native plants and trails.
  • Scenic Backroad Drives – Rolling East Texas countryside.

Cities and Towns in Van Zandt County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Canton (county seat)City458132.5565°N, 95.8633°W
Wills PointCity374732.7086°N, 96.0081°W
VanCity266432.5243°N, 95.6377°W
Grand SalineCity313932.6737°N, 95.7094°W
EdgewoodCity161932.6985°N, 95.8855°W
FruitvaleCity40832.6923°N, 95.7980°W
EdomCity37532.3704°N, 95.6119°W
Ben WheelerCensus Designated Place (CDP)40032.4474°N, 95.7091°W
Callender LakeCensus Designated Place (CDP)112332.2220°N, 95.9960°W
Myrtle SpringsCensus Designated Place (CDP)82832.6934°N, 95.6146°W
AlsaUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.4074°N, 95.6947°W
ColfaxUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.5285°N, 95.7477°W
Martin's MillUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.4904°N, 95.8865°W
PhalbaUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.3012°N, 95.9638°W
WentworthUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.6348°N, 95.4897°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Van Zandt County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • Interstate 20 - east-west corridor connecting Canton, Van, Dallas, Tyler, and Shreveport
  • U.S. Highway 80 - historic route through Wills Point, Grand Saline, and Van
  • State Highway 19 - connects Canton with Athens and Sulphur Springs
  • State Highway 64 - links Canton with Tyler and Wills Point
  • State Highway 110 - connects Van with Tyler and Wood County
  • State Highway 198 - provides access between Canton, Mabank, and Lake Cedar Creek
  • Farm to Market Road 47 - serves Ben Wheeler and southern portions of the county
  • Farm to Market Road 859 - connects rural communities throughout the county

What are Neighboring Counties of Van Zandt County

  • Rains County (north)
  • Wood County (northeast)
  • Smith County (east)
  • Henderson County (south)
  • Kaufman County (west)
  • Hunt County (northwest)

Distance from Van Zandt County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Canton to Wills Point (Van Zandt County), Texas - 14 mi (23 km)
  • Canton to Van (Van Zandt County), Texas - 17 mi (27 km)
  • Canton to Grand Saline (Van Zandt County), Texas - 16 mi (26 km)
  • Canton to Edgewood (Van Zandt County), Texas - 12 mi (19 km)
  • Canton to Emory (Rains County), Texas - 22 mi (35 km)
  • Canton to Mineola (Wood County), Texas - 27 mi (43 km)
  • Canton to Tyler (Smith County), Texas - 35 mi (56 km)
  • Canton to Athens (Henderson County), Texas - 28 mi (45 km)
  • Canton to Terrell (Kaufman County), Texas - 31 mi (50 km)
  • Canton to Greenville (Hunt County), Texas - 41 mi (66 km)
  • Canton to Sulphur Springs (Hopkins County), Texas - 46 mi (74 km)
  • Canton to Longview (Gregg County), Texas - 53 mi (85 km)
  • Canton to Dallas (Dallas County), Texas - 59 mi (95 km)
  • Canton to Mount Pleasant (Titus County), Texas - 63 mi (101 km)
  • Canton to Texarkana (Bowie County), Texas - 127 mi (204 km)

Waterbodies in Van Zandt County

Sabine River, Neches River, Callender Lake, Cedar Creek Reservoir, Lake Tawakoni Tributaries, Purtis Creek, Mill Creek, Caney Creek, Dry Creek, Mud Creek, Williams Creek, Brushy Creek, Walnut Creek, Sabine River Watershed, Neches River Watershed

Best Golf Courses in Van Zandt County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Van Zandt Country ClubCanton32.5653°N, 95.8751°W
Twin Lakes Golf CourseCanton32.5579°N, 95.9006°W
Garden Valley Golf ResortGarden Valley32.4131°N, 95.6936°W
Pine Dunes Resort & Golf ClubFrankston Area (southern county vicinity)32.0708°N, 95.5152°W

Colleges and Universities in Van Zandt County, Texas

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Trinity Valley Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegePrimary community college serving the county
University of Texas at TylerPublicUniversityRegional public research university
Tyler Junior CollegePublicCommunity CollegeLarge East Texas community college
LeTourneau UniversityPrivateUniversityEngineering and aviation programs
Texas A&M University-CommercePublicUniversityPublic university serving Northeast Texas

References

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