This detailed Denton County map shows the county’s cities, highways, roads, rivers, lakes, parks, airports, and surrounding counties in northern Texas. Denton, the county seat, is prominently marked near the center of the map. Other communities shown include Lewisville, Little Elm, Flower Mound, Frisco, Sanger, Corinth, Argyle, Justin, Roanoke, Pilot Point, Aubrey, and The Colony. Major transportation routes, including Interstate 35 and Interstate 35E, are clearly displayed.
The map also highlights important water features, including Lewisville Lake, Ray Roberts Lake, Grapevine Lake, and Lake Dallas, along with Ray Roberts State Park and Denton Enterprise Airport. Neighboring counties such as Cooke, Wise, Collin, Dallas, and Tarrant are labeled around Denton County. This map is useful for students, travelers, researchers, businesses, and anyone looking for a clear geographic overview of Denton County, Texas.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Denton County |
| State | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1846 |
| Incorporated | 1846 |
| Population | Approximately 1 million residents |
| County | Denton |
| Area | Approximately 953 sq. miles |
| Time Zone | Central Time (CST/CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 75001–76266 |
| Area Code | 214, 469, 945, 940, 972 |
| Known For | Rapid population growth, universities, lakes, suburbs, and proximity to Dallas–Fort Worth |
| Major Airport | Denton Enterprise Airport |
| Climate | Humid subtropical; hot summers and mild winters |
| Nickname | No widely recognized official county nickname |
| Major Highways | I-35, I-35E, I-35W, US 77, US 380, US 377, SH 121, SH 114 |
| Nearby Border | Cooke, Grayson, Collin, Dallas, Tarrant, Wise, and Montague |
| Major Attractions | Ray Roberts Lake, Lewisville Lake, Grapevine Lake, Ray Roberts State Park, Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square, and historic downtown Denton |