Wood County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Wood County, Texas

Map of Wood County, Texas

Wood County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Quitman. As per 2020 census, the population of Wood County is 45875 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 650 sq mi (1,683 km2). Wood County was established on 1850.

Facts about Wood County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionEast Texas / Piney Woods
County SeatQuitman
Named AfterGeorge Tyler Wood, Governor of Texas
Established1850
Organized1850
Coordinates32.7870° N, 95.3820° W
Total Area650 sq mi
Land Area637 sq mi
Water Area13 sq mi
Population (2020)44,843
Population RankMid-sized county in East Texas
Major CityMineola
Main IndustriesManufacturing, Forestry, Agriculture, Retail, Tourism
Major AirportMineola–Quitman Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForLake Fork Reservoir, Bass fishing, Mineola Nature Preserve
Websitehttps://www.mywoodcounty.com

Top Attractions in Wood County, Texas

  • Lake Fork Reservoir – Bass fishing and boating.
  • Minnow Bucket Marina – Lake access and supplies.
  • Mineola Nature Preserve – Trails and wildlife viewing.
  • Downtown Mineola – Shops and small-town charm.
  • Winnsboro Downtown District – Historic shops and art.
  • Wood County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
  • Mineola Historical Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Lake Holbrook – Fishing and quiet recreation.
  • Winnsboro Autumn Trails – Seasonal festivals and events.
  • Scenic Piney Woods Drives – Forested countryside routes.

Cities and Towns in Wood County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Quitman (county seat)City193132.7954°N, 95.4513°W
MineolaCity495132.6632°N, 95.4883°W
WinnsboroCity331232.9571°N, 95.2902°W
HawkinsCity131432.5907°N, 95.2041°W
AlbaCity50232.7926°N, 95.6386°W
YantisCity36732.9310°N, 95.5744°W
Holly Lake RanchCensus Designated Place (CDP)324032.7069°N, 95.1985°W
GoldenUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.7265°N, 95.5651°W
HainesvilleUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.6440°N, 95.2477°W
Little HopeUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.8578°N, 95.2442°W
Pine MillsUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.7881°N, 95.3525°W
PineviewUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.8256°N, 95.3772°W
StoutUnincorporated CommunityN/A32.9068°N, 95.2693°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Wood County

Major highways connect Wood County with East Texas cities, lakes, and regional economic centers.

  • U.S. Highway 69 - north-south route connecting Mineola, Lindale, and Tyler
  • U.S. Highway 80 - east-west corridor linking Mineola and Hawkins with Longview and Dallas-Fort Worth
  • State Highway 37 - connects Quitman with Winnsboro and the Lake Fork region
  • State Highway 154 - major route serving Quitman, Yantis, and Sulphur Springs
  • State Highway 182 - connects Alba with Lake Fork and surrounding communities
  • Farm to Market Road 515 - runs along Lake Fork area connecting Alba, Quitman, and Yantis
  • Farm to Market Road 17 - connects Alba, Yantis, and Emory in Rains County

What are Neighboring Counties of Wood County

  • Hopkins County (north)
  • Franklin County (northeast)
  • Camp County (northeast)
  • Upshur County (east)
  • Smith County (south)
  • Van Zandt County (southwest)
  • Rains County (west)

Distance from Wood County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Quitman to Mineola (Wood County), Texas - 12 mi (19 km)
  • Quitman to Winnsboro (Wood County), Texas - 18 mi (29 km)
  • Quitman to Hawkins (Wood County), Texas - 20 mi (32 km)
  • Quitman to Alba (Wood County), Texas - 10 mi (16 km)
  • Quitman to Yantis (Wood County), Texas - 12 mi (19 km)
  • Quitman to Tyler (Smith County), Texas - 28 mi (45 km)
  • Quitman to Sulphur Springs (Hopkins County), Texas - 31 mi (50 km)
  • Quitman to Longview (Gregg County), Texas - 44 mi (71 km)
  • Mineola to Dallas (Dallas County), Texas - 72 mi (116 km)
  • Winnsboro to Texarkana (Bowie County), Texas - 90 mi (145 km)
  • Hawkins to Kilgore (Rusk County), Texas - 25 mi (40 km)
  • Alba to Canton (Van Zandt County), Texas - 35 mi (56 km)
  • Yantis to Emory (Rains County), Texas - 18 mi (29 km)
  • Quitman to Athens (Henderson County), Texas - 45 mi (72 km)
  • Quitman to Waco (McLennan County), Texas - 160 mi (257 km)

Waterbodies in Wood County

Lake Fork Reservoir, Lake Quitman, Lake Winnsboro, Lake Holbrook, Lake Hawkins, Lake Bob Sandlin (nearby influence), Sabine River, Big Sandy Creek, Dry Creek, Caney Creek, Little Sandy Creek, Sabine River Basin, Cypress Creek, Lake Fork Creek

Best Golf Courses in Wood County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Mineola Country ClubMineola32.6725°N, 95.4889°W
Winnsboro Country ClubWinnsboro32.9662°N, 95.3006°W
Lake Fork Golf ClubYantis32.9107°N, 95.5772°W
Holly Lake Ranch Golf ClubHolly Lake Ranch32.7084°N, 95.1998°W

Colleges and Universities in Wood County, Texas

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Tyler Junior College - Regional ProgramsPublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce education serving East Texas
Trinity Valley Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeNearby technical and academic programs
University of Texas at TylerPublicUniversityMajor regional research university in East Texas
Texas A&M University-CommercePublicUniversityRegional public university serving Northeast Texas
Kilgore CollegePublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce training and transfer programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - Wood County
  2. Official Wood County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Wood County
  4. Texas Parks & Wildlife - Lake Fork Reservoir
  5. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)