Wilbarger County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Wilbarger County, Texas

Map of Wilbarger County, Texas

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Map of Wilbarger County, Texas

Wilbarger County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Vernon. As per 2020 census, the population of Wilbarger County is 12731 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 971 sq mi (2,515 km2). Wilbarger County was established on 1858.

Facts about Wilbarger County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNorth Texas / Rolling Plains
County SeatVernon
Named AfterJosiah P. Wilbarger, Texas Revolutionary soldier
Established1858
Organized1881
Coordinates34.0830° N, 99.2450° W
Total Area972 sq mi
Land Area971 sq mi
Water Area1 sq mi
Population (2020)12,887
Population RankSmall-to-mid-sized county in North Texas
Major CityVernon
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Manufacturing, Energy, Retail
Major AirportWilbarger County Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForRed River Valley agriculture, Doans Crossing history, Small-town heritage
Websitehttps://www.co.wilbarger.tx.us

Top Attractions in Wilbarger County, Texas

  • Wilbarger County Courthouse – Historic courthouse in Vernon.
  • Red River Valley Museum – Local history and pioneer exhibits.
  • Downtown Vernon – Shops, cafés, and small-town charm.
  • Doans Crossing Historic Site – Early cattle trail crossing.
  • Santa Rosa Rodeo Grounds – Rodeos and community events.
  • Vernon College Theater – Local performances and events.
  • Herring Park – Green space and recreation.
  • Wilbarger County Historical Museum – County heritage exhibits.
  • Local Ranchlands – Open prairie and countryside views.
  • Quiet Backroad Drives – Scenic rural routes.

Cities and Towns in Wilbarger County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Vernon (county seat)City1008634.1545°N, 99.2926°W
HarroldCity17434.0884°N, 99.0440°W
LockettUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.0681°N, 99.3867°W
OklaunionUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.1184°N, 99.1453°W
OdellUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.3273°N, 99.5001°W
DoansUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.4887°N, 99.4434°W
FargoUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.2694°N, 99.2489°W
RaylandUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.2708°N, 99.0950°W
ThaliaUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.9734°N, 99.3484°W
TurnerUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.2081°N, 99.4489°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Wilbarger County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • U.S. Highway 70 - east-west route connecting Vernon with Crowell, Frederick (Oklahoma), and West Texas
  • U.S. Highway 183 - north-south corridor linking Vernon with Oklahoma and Central Texas
  • U.S. Highway 283 - connects Vernon with Seymour, Childress, and Kansas
  • U.S. Highway 287 - major route connecting Vernon with Wichita Falls, Amarillo, and Fort Worth
  • State Highway 25 - connects northern Wilbarger County with Childress County and Oklahoma
  • Farm to Market Road 925 - serves western agricultural areas
  • Farm to Market Road 433 - provides access to rural communities and ranchlands

What are Neighboring Counties of Wilbarger County

  • Tillman County, Oklahoma (north)
  • Wichita County (east)
  • Foard County (south)
  • Hardeman County (southwest)
  • Childress County (west)
  • Cottle County (southwest)

Distance from Wilbarger County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Vernon to Harrold (Wilbarger County), Texas - 16 mi (26 km)
  • Vernon to Electra (Wichita County), Texas - 26 mi (42 km)
  • Vernon to Wichita Falls (Wichita County), Texas - 51 mi (82 km)
  • Vernon to Crowell (Foard County), Texas - 33 mi (53 km)
  • Vernon to Quanah (Hardeman County), Texas - 32 mi (52 km)
  • Vernon to Childress (Childress County), Texas - 69 mi (111 km)
  • Vernon to Paducah (Cottle County), Texas - 64 mi (103 km)
  • Vernon to Frederick (Tillman County), Oklahoma - 29 mi (47 km)
  • Vernon to Altus (Jackson County, Oklahoma) - 50 mi (80 km)
  • Vernon to Seymour (Baylor County), Texas - 58 mi (93 km)
  • Vernon to Graham (Young County), Texas - 84 mi (135 km)
  • Vernon to Lawton (Comanche County, Oklahoma) - 60 mi (97 km)
  • Vernon to Amarillo (Potter County), Texas - 161 mi (259 km)
  • Vernon to Abilene (Taylor County), Texas - 152 mi (245 km)
  • Vernon to Fort Worth (Tarrant County), Texas - 167 mi (269 km)

Waterbodies in Wilbarger County

Pease River, Red River, North Wichita River, South Wichita River, Beaver Creek, Wolf Creek, China Creek, Buck Creek, Sandy Creek, Doans Creek, Croton Creek Tributaries, Pease River Watershed, Red River Basin, Waggoner Ranch Lakes

Best Golf Courses in Wilbarger County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Hillcrest Country ClubVernon34.1718°N, 99.3115°W
Vernon Country Club Golf CourseVernon34.1587°N, 99.3042°W

Colleges and Universities in Wilbarger County, Texas

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Vernon CollegePublicCommunity CollegeMain higher education institution in the county
Midwestern State UniversityPublicUniversityRegional public university serving North Texas
Western Oklahoma State CollegePublicCommunity CollegeNearby higher education option for county residents
Wayland Baptist UniversityPrivateUniversityAdult and continuing education programs
Texas Tech UniversityPublicUniversityRegional research university accessible to residents

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - Wilbarger County
  2. Official Wilbarger County Website
  3. Vernon College
  4. Texas State Historical Association - Wilbarger County
  5. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
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References

  1. ^ QuickFacts: Wilbarger County, Texas - United States Census Bureau
  2. ^ United States Census Bureau - Population and Housing Data
  3. ^ TIGER/Line Shapefiles - United States Census Bureau
  4. ^ United States Geological Survey (USGS)
  5. ^ National Geodetic Survey (NGS), NOAA
  6. ^ Official Website of Wilbarger County, Texas
  7. ^ Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
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