Big Spring

Big Spring is a county seat in Howard County in western Texas and sits at the intersection of U.S. Highway 87 and Interstate 20. The city rests at an elevation of 744 meters above sea level and spreads across a dry highland area with gentle hills and open plains.

The settlement emerged in 1882 around a natural spring that served the Jumano, Apache and Comanche tribes as a watering point. The place developed as a supply point along the railroad line and grew into a regional trading center.

The F. Marie Hall Stage and Plaza serves as a meeting point for performances where residents gather throughout the year for artistic and social events. This plaza forms an active center of local community life and draws visitors to concerts and festivals.

The city hall at 310 Nolan Street handles citizen requests, permits and administrative services accessible through the municipal website. Visitors find parking options in the center and basic facilities such as restaurants and gas stations along the main roads.

A single large spring flows into a small gorge between Scenic Mountain and a neighboring hill in the southwestern city area. The water from this spring gave the city its name and was for centuries the only reliable drinking water point in this dry region.

Location: Howard County

Elevation above the sea: 744 m

Website: http://mybigspring.com

GPS coordinates: 32.24330,-101.47500

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:54