Texas Google Map | TX Satellite Image

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The Google map of Texas helps you explore the state's geography, major cities, highways and surrounding states with ease. You can zoom in to view specific locations, switch to satellite mode for a detailed aerial view, and navigate across every part of Texas.

Google Map of Texas

About Map: This interactive map gives a clear view of Texas's cities, interstate highways, rivers, lakes and neighboring states. It is useful for travelers, students and anyone who wants to understand the layout and location of Texas in a simple, visual way.

You can also use the map for directions, checking distances and exploring nearby landmarks. Whether you are planning a road trip or just learning about the state, this map offers a quick and convenient way to get to know Texas.

About Texas

Texas is the second-largest U.S. state by both area and population, spanning deserts, plains, piney woods and Gulf Coast beaches. It leads the nation in oil and natural gas production.

Texas (TX) became the 28th U.S. state on December 29, 1845. Its capital is Austin and its largest city is Houston. With a population of 29,145,505 (2020 Census) and a total area of 268,596 sq mi (695,661 sq km), Texas is nicknamed the "Lone Star State".

Cities in Texas

Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Corpus Christi, Plano, Lubbock, Laredo

Texas Places to Visit

The Alamo, San Antonio River Walk, Big Bend National Park, Space Center Houston, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Padre Island National Seashore, Texas Hill Country

Texas Map Satellite Image

Street View: Google Street View is available along most roads in Texas. Open Street View in Austin or drag the yellow Pegman onto any street in Google Maps.

Texas Cities Google Maps

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Corpus Christi Google MapPlano Google MapLubbock Google Map
Laredo Google Map

States Near Texas – Google Maps

New MexicoOklahomaArkansas
Louisiana

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Texas Facts

StateTexas
AbbreviationTX
CountryUnited States
NicknameLone Star State
CapitalAustin
Largest CityHouston
StatehoodDecember 29, 1845 (28th state)
Area268,596 sq mi (695,661 sq km)
Population (2020 Census)29,145,505
Bordering StatesNew Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana
Other BordersMexico (Rio Grande) and the Gulf Coast
Time ZoneCentral Time (CT); Mountain Time (MT) in the far west
Postal CodeTX
Famous ForThe Alamo, San Antonio River Walk, Big Bend National Park

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Texas Natural Resources

Oil, natural gas, salt, sulfur, lignite, cattle, cotton

Texas Directions

Distances below are straight-line (as the crow flies); use the links for driving routes on Google Maps.

Texas Map FAQs

What is the capital of Texas?

The capital of Texas is Austin.

What is the largest city in Texas?

Houston is the largest city in Texas by population (2020 Census).

How big is Texas?

Texas covers a total area of about 268,596 sq mi (695,661 sq km) and had a population of 29,145,505 in the 2020 Census.

How can I see Texas in satellite view?

Use the satellite map on this page, or open Texas in Google Maps and switch the map type to Satellite. Zoom in on any city to see aerial imagery and Street View where available.

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