Yoakum County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Yoakum County, Texas

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Map of Yoakum County, Texas

Yoakum County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Plains. As per 2020 census, the population of Yoakum County is 7607 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 800 sq mi (2,072 km2). Yoakum County was established on 1876.

Facts about Yoakum County, Texas

Top Attractions in Yoakum County, Texas

• Yoakum County Courthouse – Historic courthouse in Plains.
• Downtown Plains – Small-town shops and local charm.
• Yoakum County Museum – Local history and pioneer exhibits.
• Plains City Park – Green space and picnic areas.
• Rural Cotton Farm Drives – Scenic South Plains countryside.
• Local Ranchlands – Open High Plains scenery.
• Community Rodeo Events – Seasonal local rodeos.
• Historic Farmsteads – Early settlement sites.
• Prairie Wildlife Areas – Bird and wildlife viewing.
• Quiet Backroad Drives – Peaceful rural landscapes.

Cities and Towns in Yoakum County, Texas

What are Major Roads and Highways in Yoakum County

Major highways connect the county with the South Plains region and eastern New Mexico oilfields.

• U.S. Highway 82 - east-west route connecting Plains, Brownfield, and Lubbock region
• U.S. Highway 380 - major corridor linking Denver City with Tahoka, Brownfield, and New Mexico
• State Highway 214 - north-south route connecting Plains with Seminole and Andrews County
• Farm to Market Road 1780 - serves rural oilfields and agricultural areas
• Farm to Market Road 161 - connects Denver City with Gaines County and surrounding communities
• Farm to Market Road 2196 - serves southern Yoakum County oil and farming zones

What are Neighboring Counties of Yoakum County

• Hockley County (east)
• Terry County (northeast)
• Gaines County (north)
• Lea County, New Mexico (west)
• Cochran County (southeast)

Distance from Yoakum County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

• Plains to Denver City (Yoakum County), Texas - 16 mi (26 km)
• Plains to Brownfield (Terry County), Texas - 34 mi (55 km)
• Plains to Seminole (Gaines County), Texas - 28 mi (45 km)
• Plains to Lubbock (Lubbock County), Texas - 78 mi (126 km)
• Plains to Hobbs (Lea County, New Mexico) - 38 mi (61 km)
• Plains to Lovington (Lea County, New Mexico) - 52 mi (84 km)
• Denver City to Andrews (Andrews County), Texas - 46 mi (74 km)
• Denver City to Midland (Midland County), Texas - 77 mi (124 km)
• Denver City to Odessa (Ector County), Texas - 73 mi (117 km)
• Denver City to Lamesa (Dawson County), Texas - 61 mi (98 km)
• Denver City to Big Spring (Howard County), Texas - 95 mi (153 km)
• Plains to Amarillo (Potter County), Texas - 192 mi (309 km)
• Plains to Dallas (Dallas County), Texas - 327 mi (526 km)
• Plains to El Paso (El Paso County), Texas - 348 mi (560 km)

Waterbodies in Yoakum County

Sulphur Springs Draw, Blackwater Draw Tributaries, Playa Lakes Basin, Yoakum County Playa Fields, Whiteface Draw, Mustang Draw, Seminole Draw Watershed, North Fork Brazos Tributaries, Ogallala Aquifer Recharge Zones, High Plains Wetlands

Best Golf Courses in Yoakum County, Texas

Colleges and Universities in Yoakum County, Texas

References

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