Randall County

Randall County is an administrative region in the Texas Panhandle characterized by rolling grasslands and dramatic canyon formations carved into the terrain. The landscape varies in elevation across its extent, creating diverse natural features throughout the area.

The Texas Legislature established this county in 1876 and named it after a Confederate military officer, though historical records show a spelling variation in the original documentation. The area began developing as settlers moved into the Texas Panhandle region during the late 1800s.

The area's landscape is shaped by the Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River, which has created distinctive canyon features visible across the region. These natural formations remain central to how residents and visitors experience and move through the countryside.

The main town is accessible by several major highways that provide connections across the region in different directions. Visitors should plan on having a vehicle, as the area is spread across a large geographic space with limited public transportation.

The region contains one of the largest and most impressive canyon systems in the United States, with walls that plunge hundreds of feet into the landscape. This natural formation sets the area apart dramatically from the surrounding flat terrain.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1889

Capital city: Canyon

Shares border with: Armstrong County, Swisher County, Potter County, Deaf Smith County, Castro County, Oldham County, Carson County

Website: http://randallcounty.org

GPS coordinates: 34.97000,-101.90000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:02