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Physical Features:  Rolling, draining to tributaries of Trinity, Red rivers; sandy loams, red, black soils; Lake Nocona, Lake Amon G. Carter.

Economy: Agribusiness, oil, varied manufacturing, government/services.

History: Kiowas and Wichitas who allied with Comanches. Anglo-American settlements developed in the 1850s. County created from Cooke County in 1857, organized in 1858; named for pioneer Daniel Montague.

Race/Ethnicity: (In percent) Anglo, 85.7; Black, 0.7; Hispanic, 11.1; Asian, 0.4; Other, 1.5; Two or more races, 1.6.

Vital Statistics, annual: Births, 220; deaths, 263; marriages, 132; divorces, 66.

Recreation: Lake activities; quail, turkey, deer hunting; scenic drives; museums; historical sites, motorcycle dirt track.

Minerals: Oil, rock, limestone, sand.

Agriculture: Beef, hay, wheat, dairies, pecans, peaches, melons. Market value $44.9 million.

MONTAGUE (304) county seat.

BOWIE (5,143) varied manufacturing, oil and gas operations; hospital, library; Jim Bowie Days in June.

NOCONA (3,005) athletic goods, boot manufacturing; hospital; Fun Day each May, Chisholm Trail rodeo in September.

Other towns include: Forestburg (50); Ringgold (100); Saint Jo (1,038) wineries, retail center, art galleries, museums, rodeo in August; Sunset (512).

The Montague County Courthouse. Photo by Robert Plocheck.