Jefferson County Map, Texas
Jefferson County Map Collection
We allow you to use our Jefferson County map. Attribution is required.
Jefferson County, Texas
The Gulf Coast is calling, and Jefferson County answers. This piece of Southeast Texas is where the Lone Star State meets Louisiana. Beaumont, the county seat, was ground zero for the Texas Oil Boom. Black gold still flows here, but there’s more to the story.
The Big Thicket’s swamps and forests creep into the northern part of the county. It’s a bird watcher’s paradise. Port Arthur’s refineries light up the night sky. But so do the neon signs of its Cajun restaurants.
The county’s a melting pot of cultures. You can hear it in the music, taste it in the food. Lamar University keeps things lively. And yeah, it floods sometimes. But the people here are resilient. They always bounce back.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Jefferson County |
| County Seat | Beaumont |
| Population | Approximately 260,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Beaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland, Groves, Port Neches, China |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 10, U.S. Highway 69, U.S. Highway 96, U.S. Highway 287 |
| FIPS Code | 48-245 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,113 square miles (876 sq mi land, 237 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Hardin County (North), Orange County (Northeast), Chambers County (Southwest), Liberty County (Northwest), Cameron Parish, Louisiana (East) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Texas |
| Coordinates | 29°57’N, 94°00’W |
| Etymology | Named after Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, Beaumont Botanical Gardens, Sea Rim State Park |
| Website | Jefferson County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Jefferson County Topographic Map
Jefferson County is coastal flatland, barely above sea level. The defining feature is Sabine Lake and its marshy surroundings. Much of the land is wet, low, and muddy, with little elevation change. Canals, bayous, and drainage systems are everywhere.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Jefferson County Road Map
Jefferson County’s highways are shaped by the terrain. Some highways like I-10 are broad and fast, while others twist through industrial zones. Though traffic stays heavy near Beaumont and Port Arthur, you can still find long stretches without much company. Explore our road map by using our zoom tool below.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Jefferson County Satellite Map
From above, you’ll see the city cores, agricultural fields, and vast green marshlands. Water channels cut through every direction. Urban areas appear as dense, bright clusters; the rest of the land shifts between green and brown depending on the season. The coast to the southeast is unmistakable.
OUTLINE MAP
Jefferson County Blank Map
Jefferson County hugs the Gulf Coast, with Sabine Lake helping form its southeastern border. It also touches Louisiana along a short stretch to the east. The shape is irregular. It’s flat on the west side, squiggly on the water side. Lots of borders here are bayous and inlets, not straight lines.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 5 neighboring counties of Jefferson County:
Texas County Map
254 legendary Texas county maps. From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande, we’ve got the Lone Star State mapped. That means more rodeos, honky-tonk, and Texas BBQ.