Jeff Davis County Map, Texas
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Jeff Davis County, Texas
Jeff Davis County sits in the heart of far West Texas. It’s a land of vast skies and rugged beauty. Fort Davis, the county seat, is home to one of the best-preserved frontier forts in the Southwest.
Stargazers flock to the McDonald Observatory, perched atop Mount Locke. The views here are out of this world – literally. You can see the Milky Way on a clear night.
It’s cattle country, with ranches sprawling across the landscape. The Davis Mountains dominate the scenery. Hiking trails crisscross the area. Wildlife is abundant. It’s one of the least populous counties in Texas, but what it lacks in people, it makes up for in natural wonder.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Jeff Davis County |
| County Seat | Fort Davis |
| Population | Approximately 2,200 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Fort Davis, Valentine |
| Interstates and Highways | State Highway 17, State Highway 118 |
| FIPS Code | 48-243 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,265 square miles (2,265 sq mi land, <1 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Reeves County (North), Pecos County (North), Brewster County (Southeast), Presidio County (South), Hudspeth County (Northwest), Culberson County (North) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Texas |
| Coordinates | 30°36’N, 103°53’W |
| Etymology | Named after Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War |
| Major Landmarks | Davis Mountains State Park, McDonald Observatory, Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center |
| Website | Jeff Davis County Website |
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