Geography of Edwards County
Edwards County is classic frontier Texas: 2,120 square miles of open land with only about 1,370 residents, which makes it one of the most thinly settled counties in the state (247th of 254 by density).
It lies in the South Texas region at about 29.98° N, 100.30° W and is one of the 25 largest counties in Texas (12th of 254). Edwards County shares boundaries with 7 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are San Angelo (about 102 miles away in a straight line) and San Antonio (about 116 miles).
South Texas covers the brush country, the Rio Grande Valley and the ranchlands south of San Antonio. Its culture is strongly shaped by its Tejano heritage and its ties to Mexico, and its economy blends citrus and vegetable farming, ranching, trade and energy.
For a broader view of how Edwards County fits within the state, download our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF — a printable, high-resolution reference showing all 254 Texas counties labeled with their county seats.
Population & demographics
With approximately 1,370 residents across 2,120 square miles, Edwards County has a population density of about 0.6 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Rocksprings
Rocksprings is the county seat of Edwards County. This is where the county courthouse stands and where residents go for property records, vehicle registration, marriage licenses, court cases and voter services handled by the county clerk, district clerk and tax assessor-collector. In a county this sparsely settled, Rocksprings may be one of only a few incorporated towns.
History & name origin
Edwards County was established in 1858 and was named for Haden Edwards (1771–1849), empresario and filibuster who led the Fredonian Rebellion. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Edwards County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Edwards County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
Where is Edwards County, Texas located?+
Edwards County is located in the South Texas region of Texas at approximately 29.983° N, 100.305° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48137. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Edwards County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Edwards County in square miles?+
Edwards County covers approximately 2,120 square miles of land in the South Texas region — a large county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 12th out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Edwards County, Texas?+
Edwards County has a population of approximately 1,370 residents. With 2,120 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 0.6 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Edwards County the 240th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Edwards County?+
Rocksprings is the county seat of Edwards County, Texas, which was organized in 1858 and named for Haden Edwards (1771–1849), empresario and filibuster who led the Fredonian Rebellion. Edwards County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Edwards County are located in Rocksprings.
Which Texas counties border Edwards County?+
Edwards County shares borders with Sutton, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Real, Uvalde, and Val Verde counties. These 7 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the South Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Edwards County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Edwards County map on this page to save a letter-size PDF of the county boundary, neighboring counties and incorporated places, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 boundary files. The "Official TxDOT road map" button downloads the Texas Department of Transportation county road mapbook for Edwards County. Both files are stored on this site and download directly. Our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF shows all 254 counties on one sheet.
What is the FIPS code for Edwards County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Edwards County is 48137, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 137. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.