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Sterling City.

Its Census reference point is in Semiarid Edwards Plateau, within Edwards Plateau. Carlsbad lies about 25.7 miles southeast of Sterling City by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Sterling City, Texas
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Sterling City, Texas · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Sterling City, Texas from above

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THE SETTINGSemiarid Edwards Plateau
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSterling County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Sterling City on the map

THE STERLING CITY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Semiarid Edwards Plateau setting.

Sterling City city has 0.98 square miles of land in Sterling County. Its Census reference point is in Semiarid Edwards Plateau, within Edwards Plateau.

A limestone plateau becomes more dissected toward its southern and eastern margins. Juniper-oak and mesquite-oak landscapes accompany valleys, springs and the region's distinctive underground drainage system.

Regional context: Edwards Plateau ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Sterling City and Sterling County

Sterling City is associated with Sterling County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Sterling County

Sterling City by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Sterling City, or 0% of its total area. That share is close to Sterling County’s 0%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Sterling City city has 63% of the land area of nearby Carlsbad CDP (1.55 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Sterling City land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Sterling City

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Sterling City. Check the Sterling County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Semiarid Edwards Plateau setting

Semiarid Edwards Plateau belongs to Edwards Plateau. Which parts of the tract are plateau top or valley slope, and what parcel-specific water and access information has been documented?

03

Check the route, beyond Carlsbad

Carlsbad is 25.7 miles southeast of the Sterling City reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Sterling City resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON STERLING CITY

USGS National Map

Begin at 31.8392° N, 100.9859° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Sterling City ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Sterling City

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Sterling City ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Sterling

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Sterling ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Sterling City data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Semiarid Edwards Plateau

Explore the agency mapping behind the Edwards Plateau context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Texas landowner resources

TWDB data, apps, and maps

Official Texas groundwater, water-supply, and flood-related mapping resources.

TWDB groundwater viewer

State groundwater records and mapped aquifer, well, and management-area context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Sterling City.

Carlsbad lies about 25.7 miles southeast of Sterling City by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Sterling City in context

NSEWCarlsbad · 25.7 miles1Forsan · 29.1 miles2Garden City · 29.6 miles3Robert Lee · 29.6 miles4Grape Creek · 31.3 miles5Lake Colorado City · 35.2 miles6OUTER RING: 35.2 MILES
  1. 1
    Carlsbad25.7 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Forsan29.1 mi · city
  3. 3
    Garden City29.6 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Robert Lee29.6 mi · city
  5. 5
    Grape Creek31.3 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Lake Colorado City35.2 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Texas; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Sterling City
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Sterling City?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Sterling County. Sterling City’s 0.98 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Sterling City property in Semiarid Edwards Plateau?+

No. Semiarid Edwards Plateau is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Sterling City boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Carlsbad as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 25.7 miles southeast of Sterling City’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Sterling City?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Sterling City.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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