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Nearest Communities to Big Valley,
Listed County-By-County

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Big Valley, on a County-by-County basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Big Valley:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small community in the northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring counties in addition to the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance starting from Big Valley.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.

Big Valley is located in Mills County.

The following 5 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Mills County: Brown, Comanche, Hamilton, Lampasas & San Saba.

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 81 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Big Valley. Of these communities, 59 are located in counties other than Mills County.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<2> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home county for Big Valley (which is Mills County), we list the counties in alphabetical order and for each of those counties, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Big Valley

For the following list, only those counties that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

  • Mills County   (where Big Valley resides)
    • County Seat for Mills:   Goldthwaite
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Big Valley   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Big Valley.
      • Goldthwaite
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Ratler
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ratler have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ratler
        • Ratler is located in Mills County
      • Williams Ranch ‑ Historic
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Williams Ranch. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Ranch
        • Williams Ranch is located in Mills County
      • Double Ford
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Double Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Double Ford
        • Double Ford is located in Mills County
      • Castor
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castor
        • Castor is located in Mills County
      • Durenville
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Durenville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Durenville
        • Durenville is located in Mills County
      • Bozar
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bozar
        • Bozar is located in Mills County
      • Ridge
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge
        • Ridge is located in Mills County
      • Scallorn
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scallorn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scallorn
        • Scallorn is located in Mills County
      • Mullin
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Regency ‑ Historic
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency
        • Regency is located in Mills County
      • Pleasant Grove
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
        • Pleasant Grove is located in Mills County
      • Continue List   (10 more) ...
        • Duke Crossing
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duke Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duke Crossing
          • Duke Crossing is located in Mills County
        • Center City
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Center City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center City
          • Center City is located in Mills County
        • Caradan
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caradan have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caradan
          • Caradan is located in Mills County
        • Blanket Springs
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blanket Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanket Springs
          • Blanket Springs is located in Mills County
        • Buffalo
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
          • Buffalo is located in Mills County
        • Villa
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villa
          • Villa is located in Mills County
        • Ebony ‑ Historic
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ebony have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ebony
          • Ebony is located in Mills County
        • Star
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star
          • Star is located in Mills County
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Star <3>
        • Democrat
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Democrat have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Democrat
          • Democrat is located in Mills County
        • Priddy
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Brown County
    • County Seat for Brown:   Brownwood
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Big Valley   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Big Valley.
      • Fisk Crossing
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fisk Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisk Crossing
        • Fisk Crossing is located in Brown County
      • Indian Creek
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Creek
        • Indian Creek is located in Brown County
      • Tenmile Crossing
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tenmile Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tenmile Crossing
        • Tenmile Crossing is located in Brown County
      • Zephyr
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Keys Crossing
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keys Crossing
        • Keys Crossing is located in Brown County
      • Ricker ‑ Historic
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ricker have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ricker
        • Ricker is located in Brown County
      • Antioch
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Antioch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antioch
        • Antioch is located in Brown County
      • Woodland Heights
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Heights
        • Woodland Heights is located in Brown County
      • Dalzell
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dalzell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dalzell
        • Dalzell is located in Brown County
      • Dulin
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dulin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dulin
        • Dulin is located in Brown County
      • Brownwood
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brownwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownwood
        • Brownwood is located in Brown County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,208 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brownwood <3>
      • Early
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Continue List   (4 more) ...
        • Brookesmith
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
        • Bluff View
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluff View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff View
          • Bluff View is located in Brown County
        • Delaware Junction
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delaware Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delaware Junction
          • Delaware Junction is located in Brown County
        • Winchell
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winchell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winchell
          • Winchell is located in Brown County
  • Comanche County
    • County Seat for Comanche:   Comanche
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Big Valley   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Big Valley.
      • Newburg
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newburg have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newburg
        • Newburg is located in Comanche County
      • Energy
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Coryell County
  • Hamilton County
    • County Seat for Hamilton:   Hamilton
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Big Valley   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Big Valley.
      • McGirk ‑ Historic
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McGirk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McGirk
        • McGirk is located in Hamilton County
      • Pecan Wells
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pecan Wells have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecan Wells
        • Pecan Wells is located in Hamilton County
      • Indian Gap
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Gap
        • Indian Gap is located in Hamilton County
      • Springdale
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springdale
        • Springdale is located in Hamilton County
      • Fairview
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
        • Fairview is located in Hamilton County
      • Vista
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista
        • Vista is located in Hamilton County
      • Pottsville
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pottsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pottsville
        • Pottsville is located in Hamilton County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pottsville <3>
      • Shive
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shive have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shive
        • Shive is located in Hamilton County
  • Lampasas County
    • County Seat for Lampasas:   Lampasas
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Big Valley   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Big Valley.
      • Red Bluff Crossing
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Bluff Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bluff Crossing
        • Red Bluff Crossing is located in Lampasas County
      • Senterfitt ‑ Historic
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Senterfitt have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Senterfitt
        • Senterfitt is located in Lampasas County
      • Lometa
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Moline
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moline have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moline
        • Moline is located in Lampasas County
      • Nix
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nix
        • Nix is located in Lampasas County
      • Faubion Crossing
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faubion Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faubion Crossing
        • Faubion Crossing is located in Lampasas County
      • Adamsville
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adamsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adamsville
        • Adamsville is located in Lampasas County
  • McCulloch County
    • County Seat for McCulloch:   Brady
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Big Valley   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Big Valley.
      • Beasley Crossing
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beasley Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beasley Crossing
        • Beasley Crossing is located in McCulloch County
      • Milburn
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milburn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milburn
        • Milburn is located in McCulloch County
      • Selman
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Selman have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Selman
        • Selman is located in McCulloch County
      • Mercury
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mercury have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mercury
        • Mercury is located in McCulloch County
  • San Saba County
    • County Website:   www.sansabacounty.org/
    • County Seat for San Saba:   San Saba
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Big Valley   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Big Valley.
      • McMillan
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McMillan have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McMillan
        • McMillan is located in San Saba County
      • Fairview
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
        • Fairview is located in San Saba County
      • Spring Creek
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Creek
        • Spring Creek is located in San Saba County
      • China Creek
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for China Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for China Creek
        • China Creek is located in San Saba County
      • San Saba
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Harkeyville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harkeyville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harkeyville
        • Harkeyville is located in San Saba County
      • Locker ‑ Historic
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locker
        • Locker is located in San Saba County
      • Algerita
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Algerita have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algerita
        • Algerita is located in San Saba County
      • Hicks Crossing
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hicks Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks Crossing
        • Hicks Crossing is located in San Saba County
      • Bowser
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowser have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowser
        • Bowser is located in San Saba County
      • Skeeterville
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skeeterville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skeeterville
        • Skeeterville is located in San Saba County
      • Rough Creek Crossing
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rough Creek Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rough Creek Crossing
        • Rough Creek Crossing is located in San Saba County
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        • Richland Springs
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richland Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richland Springs
          • Richland Springs is located in San Saba County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 310 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Richland Springs <3>
        • Bend
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Sloan
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sloan have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sloan
          • Sloan is located in San Saba County
        • High Valley
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Valley
          • High Valley is located in San Saba County
        • Holt ‑ Historic
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holt
          • Holt is located in San Saba County
        • Chappel
          (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chappel have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chappel
          • Chappel is located in San Saba County
        • Elm Grove
          (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elm Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm Grove
          • Elm Grove is located in San Saba County
        • Hall
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall
          • Hall is located in San Saba County
        • Cherokee
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Big Valley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Big Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.3896, Longitude: -98.6525       In this case, the coordinates for Big Valley have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking.

We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now.

Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<5>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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