Matagorda County Map, Texas
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Matagorda County, Texas
Matagorda County is where the Colorado River meets the Gulf of Mexico. It’s a place of contrasts. You’ve got miles of sandy beaches on one side and fertile farmland on the other. Bay City, the county seat, is right in the middle of it all.
This county has history. It was one of the original Texas counties. Fishing is huge here. You can’t miss the giant dome of the South Texas Nuclear Project. It’s a landmark around these parts.
Bird watching is big too. The county is part of the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. The bays are teeming with redfish and trout. Hurricanes are always a threat, but the locals have weathered many storms.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Matagorda County |
| County Seat | Bay City |
| Population | Approximately 37,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Bay City, Palacios, Markham, Van Vleck, Blessing |
| Interstates and Highways | State Highway 35, State Highway 60, State Highway 71 |
| FIPS Code | 48-321 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,612 square miles (1,100 sq mi land, 512 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Brazoria County (Northeast), Calhoun County (Southwest), Jackson County (West), Wharton County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Texas |
| Coordinates | 28°58’N, 95°58’W |
| Etymology | Named after the canebrakes which once grew along the coast |
| Major Landmarks | Matagorda Bay, Matagorda County Birding Nature Center, Palacios Pavilion |
| Website | Matagorda County Website |
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