Glasscock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,116. Its county seat is Garden City. The county was created in 1887 and later organized in 1893. It is named for George Washington Glasscock, an early settler of the Austin, Texas area and the namesake of Georgetown, Texas.
Glasscock County is included in the Big Spring, TX Micropolitan Statistical Area.
| Name: | Glasscock County |
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| FIPS code: | 48-173 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1893 |
| Named for: | George Washington Glasscock |
| Seat: | Garden City |
| Total Area: | 901 sq mi (2,330 km²) |
| Land Area: | 900 sq mi (2,000 km²) |
| Total Population: | 1,116 |
| Population Density: | 1.2/sq mi (0.48/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.co.glasscock.tx.us |
Glasscock County location map. Where is Glasscock County?
Glasscock County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 901 square miles (2,330 km), of which 900 square miles (2,300 km) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km) (0.1%) is water. The Spraberry Trend, the third-largest oil field in the United States by remaining reserves, underlies much of the county.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 87
- State Highway 137
- State Highway 158
- Ranch to Market Road 33
Adjacent counties
- Howard County (north)
- Sterling County (east)
- Reagan County (south)
- Upton County (southwest)
- Midland County (west)
- Martin County (northwest)
Glasscock County Topographic Map
Glasscock County Satellite Map
Glasscock County Outline Map
