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Physical Features:  Rolling, draining to tributaries of Trinity River, Red River; 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, 85.4; Black, 0.8; Hispanic, 11.2; Asian, 0.5; Other, 1.5; Two or more races, 1.8.

Vital Statistics, annual: Births, 237; deaths, 263; marriages, 124; divorces, 60.

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

Minerals: Oil, gas, rock.

Agriculture: Beef, hay, pecans, melons, peaches. Market value $33.4 million.

MONTAGUE (300) county seat.

BOWIE (5,137) varied manufacturing, oil and gas operations; hospital, library; Jim Bowie Days in June.

NOCONA (3,036) athletic goods, boot manufacturing; hospital; art galleries, museums; Wheels & Grills barbecue cook-off and car show in September.

Other towns include: Forestburg (50); Ringgold (100); Saint Jo (1,088) wineries, retail center, art galleries, museums, rodeo in August; Sunset (560).

The Montague County Courthouse. Photo by Robert Plocheck.