Young County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Young County, Texas

Map of Young County, Texas

Young County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Graham. As per 2020 census, the population of Young County is 17977 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 922 sq mi (2,388 km2). Young County was established on 1856.

Facts about Young County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNorth-Central Texas / Rolling Plains
County SeatGraham
Named AfterWilliam Cocke Young, Texas soldier and legislator
Established1856
Organized1874
Coordinates33.1760° N, 98.6870° W
Total Area914 sq mi
Land Area909 sq mi
Water Area5 sq mi
Population (2020)17,867
Population RankSmall-to-mid-sized county in North-Central Texas
Major CityGraham
Main IndustriesOil & Gas, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Retail
Major AirportGraham Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForPossum Kingdom Lake nearby, Historic downtown Graham, Ranching heritage
Websitehttps://www.co.young.tx.us

Top Attractions in Young County, Texas

  • Fort Belknap Historic Site – Preserved frontier fort ruins.
  • Old Jail Art Center – Art museum in a historic jail.
  • Downtown Graham Square – Shops, cafés, and local charm.
  • Young County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
  • Fireman’s Park (Graham) – Green space and recreation.
  • Salt Creek Wind Farm – Scenic renewable energy views.
  • Possum Kingdom Lake (nearby access) – Boating and fishing.
  • Fort Belknap Prairie – Open landscapes and wildlife.
  • Graham Drive-In Theatre – Classic outdoor movie experience.
  • Scenic Ranchland Drives – Rolling countryside views.

Cities and Towns in Young County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Graham (county seat)City890133.1060°N, 98.5895°W
NewcastleCity60333.1937°N, 98.7406°W
OlneyCity304333.3707°N, 98.7511°W
Loving (CDP)Census Designated Place (CDP)N/A33.2794°N, 98.5862°W
EliasvilleUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.1348°N, 98.6714°W
Fort BelknapUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.2002°N, 98.7601°W
MarkleyUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.3656°N, 98.6239°W
MurrayUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.2628°N, 98.7024°W
South BendUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.2379°N, 98.7106°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Young County

Major highways connect Young County with North and West Texas as well as Oklahoma.

  • U.S. Highway 380 - east-west corridor connecting Graham with Throckmorton, Jacksboro, and Denton
  • State Highway 16 - north-south route linking Graham with Possum Kingdom Lake and San Saba
  • State Highway 67 - connects Graham with Breckenridge and Stephenville region
  • State Highway 79 - links Olney with Archer City and Wichita Falls
  • State Highway 114 - provides access toward the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area

What are Neighboring Counties of Young County

  • Archer County (north)
  • Jack County (east)
  • Palo Pinto County (southeast)
  • Stephens County (south)
  • Throckmorton County (west)

Distance from Young County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Graham to Olney (Young County), Texas - 21 mi (34 km)
  • Graham to Newcastle (Young County), Texas - 15 mi (24 km)
  • Graham to Breckenridge (Stephens County), Texas - 31 mi (50 km)
  • Graham to Jacksboro (Jack County), Texas - 41 mi (66 km)
  • Graham to Wichita Falls (Wichita County), Texas - 50 mi (80 km)
  • Graham to Mineral Wells (Palo Pinto County), Texas - 55 mi (89 km)
  • Graham to Weatherford (Parker County), Texas - 79 mi (127 km)
  • Graham to Fort Worth (Tarrant County), Texas - 98 mi (158 km)
  • Graham to Abilene (Taylor County), Texas - 101 mi (163 km)
  • Graham to Denton (Denton County), Texas - 90 mi (145 km)
  • Graham to Dallas (Dallas County), Texas - 115 mi (185 km)
  • Graham to Oklahoma City (Oklahoma County, OK) - 160 mi (257 km)
  • Graham to Lubbock (Lubbock County), Texas - 206 mi (332 km)
  • Graham to Amarillo (Potter County), Texas - 216 mi (348 km)
  • Graham to San Antonio (Bexar County), Texas - 320 mi (515 km)

Waterbodies in Young County

Possum Kingdom Lake, Brazos River, Clear Fork Brazos River, Salt Creek, Miller Creek, Deer Creek, Rock Creek, Kickapoo Creek, Loving Creek, North Fork Brazos River, Lake Graham, Brazos River Basin, Lake Eddleman, Lake Finis

Best Golf Courses in Young County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Fireman’s Park Golf CourseGraham33.1079°N, 98.5863°W
Graham Country ClubGraham33.1212°N, 98.6021°W
Olney Country ClubOlney33.3732°N, 98.7504°W
Possum Kingdom Golf CourseNear Graham32.9051°N, 98.4550°W

Colleges and Universities in Young County, Texas

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Ranger CollegePublicCommunity CollegePrimary higher education provider for Young County residents
North Central Texas CollegePublicCommunity CollegeRegional workforce and transfer education
Midwestern State UniversityPublicUniversityRegional public university in North Texas
Texas Tech UniversityPublicUniversityMajor research university serving West Texas
Tarleton State UniversityPublicUniversityPublic university serving Central and North Texas

References

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