Map of Texas – Counties, Cities & Location Guide

This page provides a map of Texas along with a clear overview of its counties, major cities and geographic location in the southern United States. It is designed for education, travel planning and general reference.

Texas is known for its large size, varied landscapes, Gulf Coast, deserts, plains, hill country and major cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

This map highlights Texas’s position in the southern United States, including its neighbouring states, border with Mexico and broad geographic layout.

Where Is Texas Located?

Texas is located in the southern United States. It borders Mexico to the south and several US states to the north and east.

• North: Oklahoma
• East: Louisiana and Arkansas
• West: New Mexico
• South: Mexico and Gulf of Mexico

Counties of Texas

Texas is divided into 254 counties, which are its main administrative divisions. This gives Texas more counties than any other US state.

• Major counties: Harris County, Dallas County, Tarrant County, Bexar County and Travis County
• County seats: each county has its own administrative centre or county seat

A county map of Texas typically shows county boundaries, county seats, major highways and nearby cities.

Major Regions of Texas

Texas is often described using broad geographic and cultural regions.

• North Texas: includes the Dallas–Fort Worth area
• East Texas: forested region near Louisiana and Arkansas
• Central Texas: includes Austin and surrounding hill country
• South Texas: includes border regions and Gulf Coast areas
• West Texas: desert and mountain regions
• Texas Panhandle: northern plains region
• Gulf Coast: coastal region including Houston and nearby ports

Major Cities in Texas

• Houston — largest city in Texas
• Dallas — major city in North Texas
• Austin — state capital
• San Antonio — major south-central city
• Fort Worth — major city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area
• El Paso — major western border city
• Arlington — major city between Dallas and Fort Worth
• Corpus Christi — major Gulf Coast city

Key Geographic Features

• Gulf Coast — southeastern coastline on the Gulf of Mexico
• Rio Grande — river forming much of the Texas–Mexico border
• Texas Hill Country — central upland region
• Great Plains — large northern and western plains areas
• Piney Woods — forested region in East Texas
• Chihuahuan Desert — desert region in West Texas
• Big Bend region — rugged southwest area near the Rio Grande

Texas Map Resources

• OpenStreetMap – Texas
• Google Maps – Texas
• Wikimedia Commons – Maps of Texas

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Texas Map FAQs

• Where is Texas located?
  Texas is located in the southern United States, bordering Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico.
• What is the capital of Texas?
  Austin is the capital city.
• How many counties does Texas have?
  Texas has 254 counties.
• What are the biggest cities in Texas?
  Major cities include Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Fort Worth.

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