Galveston County Map, Texas
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Galveston County, Texas
Sun, sand, and sea breezes. That’s Galveston County for you. This county is located on the Gulf Coast, just southeast of Houston. The island city of Galveston is the star attraction, with its historic Strand district and miles of beaches.
But there’s more to the county than just vacation vibes. Texas City has one of the biggest ports in the state. NASA’s Johnson Space Center sits partly in the county too. Fishing is big business and big fun. You can cast a line from piers, boats, or right off the beach.
Hurricanes are a fact of life here. The 1900 storm nearly wiped Galveston off the map. These days, a massive seawall helps keep the Gulf at bay. The county is a mix of old and new, with everything from Victorian mansions to modern beach houses.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Galveston County |
| County Seat | Galveston |
| Population | Approximately 360,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Galveston, Texas City, League City, Friendswood, Dickinson, La Marque, Santa Fe |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 45, State Highway 146, State Highway 6 |
| FIPS Code | 48-167 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 874 square miles (378 sq mi land, 496 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Harris County (North), Chambers County (Northeast), Brazoria County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Texas |
| Coordinates | 29°18’N, 94°47’W |
| Etymology | Named after Bernardo de Gálvez, a Spanish governor of the Louisiana Territory |
| Major Landmarks | Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, The Strand Historic District |
| Website | Galveston County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Galveston County Topographic Map
Galveston County is about as flat as Texas gets. Galveston County’s defining feature is its low coastal elevation. Much of it sits at or just above sea level. Sandbars, estuaries, and salt marshes shape the land.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Galveston County Road Map
Galveston County’s roads are built around water. Highways run the length of barrier islands. I-45 cuts diagonally through. Zoom into on our road map and take a closer look.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Galveston County Satellite Map
You can’t miss the beaches and long barrier islands that line the Gulf coastline. Inland, suburban development is heavy near the bay, but farmland returns as you move north.
OUTLINE MAP
Galveston County Blank Map
Galveston County looks like two counties in one. It’s part island, part mainland. It borders the Gulf coastline to the south and hugs Galveston Bay to the east. The shape is long and stretched, with plenty of coastline.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 3 neighboring counties of Galveston County:
Texas County Map
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