Map of Hood County, Texas

Hood County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 61,598. Its county seat is Granbury. The county is named for John Bell Hood, a Confederate lieutenant general and the commander of Hood’s Texas Brigade.

Hood County is part of the Dallas-Fort WorthArlington metropolitan statistical area and the Granbury micropolitan area.

Hood County overview:
Name:Hood County
FIPS code:48-221
State:Texas
Founded:1866
Named for:John Bell Hood
Seat:Granbury
Largest city:Granbury
Total Area:437 sq mi (1,130 km²)
Land Area:421 sq mi (1,090 km²)
Total Population:61,598
Population Density:140/sq mi (54/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.co.hood.tx.us

Hood County location map. Where is Hood County?

Hood County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Hood County.
Location of Hood County in the the United States.
Hood County location on the Texas map. Where is Hood County.
Location of Hood County in Texas.

History

Hood County was formed in 1866 from portions of Johnson County. It was named after John Bell Hood, a general of the Confederate Army and commander of Hood’s Texas Brigade.

Hood County Road Map

Hood CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Hood County, Texas. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Hood CountyMap
Hood Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 437 sq mi (1,130 km), of which 421 sq mi (1,090 km) are land and 16 sq mi (41 km) (3.7%) are covered by water.

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 377
  • State Highway 144

Adjacent counties

Hood County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Hood County, Texas
Hood County Topo map.

Hood County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Hood County, Texas
Hood County satellite map.

Hood County Outline Map

Outline Map of Hood County, Texas
Hood County outline map.

See also

Map of Texas State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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