North Texas generally refers to the counties in the north-central part of the state, excluding those in the Texas Panhandle. It covers the metro areas of Dallas-Fort Worth and Wichita Falls and their surrounding counties. It is the state's most populous region. A total of nearly 7,000 acres were listed for sale in Archer County, Texas, recently; the combined value of all Archer County land and rural real estate for sale was approximately $33 million. Archer County ranks 209th out of 254 counties in the Lone Star State for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Holliday had the most land for sale. Mining and mineral extraction-related services are the main economic drivers in this part of Texas. Archer County is Texas's 117th largest county (925 square miles). It's located in the North Central Plains Texas region of the state.