Sterling County Map, Texas

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Sterling County, Texas

Wide-open spaces define Sterling County. It’s out in West Texas, where you can see for miles. The county’s tiny. Just about 1,000 people call it home.
Ranching is the name of the game here. Sterling City, despite its name, is just a small town. It serves as the county seat. Oil and gas have brought some wealth to the area.
You won’t find any big rivers, but there are plenty of creeks and draws. The land is rugged, all mesas and canyons. Winters can be harsh, summers brutally hot. But the people here are as tough as the land.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Sterling County |
County Seat | Sterling City |
Population | Approximately 1,300 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Sterling City, Mertzon |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 87, State Highway 327 |
FIPS Code | 48-431 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 915 square miles (911 sq mi land, 4 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Mitchell County (North), Coke County (East), Tom Green County (Southeast), Reagan County (Southwest), Glasscock County (West), Howard County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
State | Texas |
Coordinates | 31°19’N, 100°17’W |
Etymology | Named after William Sterling, an early settler and rancher in the area |
Major Landmarks | Sterling County Courthouse, Lake Spence |
Website | Sterling County Website |
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