Fort Bend County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Fort Bend County - Fort Bend County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Fort Bend County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Fort Bend County located in the map, major cities in Fort Bend county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Fort Bend County, Texas

Map of Fort Bend County, Texas

Fort Bend County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Richmond. As per 2020 census, the population of Fort Bend County is 858527 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 875 sq mi (2,266 km2). Fort Bend County was established on 1837.

Facts about Fort Bend County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSoutheast Texas / Greater Houston Area
County SeatRichmond
Named AfterA bend in the Brazos River where a fort was built in 1822
Established1837
Organized1838
Coordinates29.5280° N, 95.7700° W
Total Area885 sq mi
Land Area862 sq mi
Water Area23 sq mi
Population (2020)822,779
Population RankFast-growing, highly diverse county—one of the largest in Texas
Major CitiesSugar Land, Missouri City, Rosenberg, Richmond, Katy (part)
Main IndustriesEnergy, Healthcare, Technology, Logistics, Education
Major AirportNearby: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) & William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForSugar Land Town Square, Brazos Bend State Park, Cultural diversity, Master-planned communities
Websitehttps://www.fortbendcountytx.gov

Top Attractions in Fort Bend County, Texas

  • George Ranch Historical Park – Living history site with 1800s–1900s Texas ranch life.
  • Brazos Bend State Park – Alligator sightings, lakes, nature trails, and observatory.
  • Fort Bend Museum (Richmond) – Exhibits on regional history and early Texas life.
  • Sugar Land Town Square – Dining, shopping, events, and entertainment.
  • Constellation Field – Stadium hosting baseball games and seasonal attractions.
  • Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land – Dinosaur exhibits, planetarium, and science displays.
  • Historic Richmond District – Local shops, heritage buildings, and cultural sites.
  • First Colony Mall (Sugar Land) – Major retail center with dining and entertainment.
  • Imperial Sugar Factory Site – Landmark tied to the area’s sugar-producing history.
  • Seabourne Creek Nature Park (Rosenberg) – Bird-watching, trails, and serene natural spaces.

Cities and Towns in Fort Bend County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Sugar LandCity11102629.6197°N, 95.6349°W
Missouri CityCity7425929.6186°N, 95.5377°W
RosenbergCity3868229.5572°N, 95.8086°W
Richmond (county seat)City1199329.5822°N, 95.7608°W
FulshearCity1640329.6938°N, 95.8994°W
StaffordCity1749329.6161°N, 95.5577°W
Meadows PlaceCity466729.6511°N, 95.5880°W
Katy (partly in Fort Bend County)City2119429.7858°N, 95.8245°W
Pearland (partly in Fort Bend County)City12582829.5636°N, 95.2860°W
SiennaCensus Designated Place (CDP)2020429.4867°N, 95.5080°W
Mission BendCensus Designated Place (CDP)3691429.6930°N, 95.6649°W
Four CornersCensus Designated Place (CDP)1210329.6728°N, 95.7402°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Fort Bend County

  • Interstate 69 / U.S. Highway 59 - major route connecting Houston, Sugar Land, Richmond, and Rosenberg
  • Interstate 10 - passes through northern Fort Bend County near Katy
  • U.S. Highway 90 Alternate - serves Sugar Land, Stafford, Richmond, and Rosenberg
  • Texas State Highway 6 - north-south corridor through Missouri City and Sugar Land
  • Texas State Highway 36 - connects Rosenberg, Richmond, and Brazoria County
  • Texas State Highway 99 (Grand Parkway) - major beltway serving Katy, Fulshear, and western Fort Bend County
  • Westpark Tollway - connects Houston with Fulshear and western county communities
  • Farm to Market Road 1093 - major transportation corridor through the county's western growth areas

What are Neighboring Counties of Fort Bend County

  • Waller County (north)
  • Harris County (northeast)
  • Brazoria County (east)
  • Wharton County (south)
  • Austin County (west)

Distance from Fort Bend County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Sugar Land to Richmond159
Sugar Land to Rosenberg1912
Sugar Land to Missouri City85
Sugar Land to Stafford64
Sugar Land to Fulshear2616
Richmond to Katy3220
Richmond to Houston4830
Richmond to Pearland5031
Richmond to Wharton5836
Richmond to Columbus7446
Richmond to Bay City9257
Richmond to Galveston11068
Richmond to College Station13483
Richmond to Austin233145
Richmond to San Antonio308191

Waterbodies in Fort Bend County

Brazos River, Oyster Creek, Buffalo Bayou tributaries, Big Creek, Dry Creek, Jones Creek, Clear Creek, Bessie Creek, New Territory lakes, Cullinan Park lakes, Barker Reservoir tributaries, irrigation canals, wetlands, detention lakes, stock ponds, and flood-control waterways

Best Golf Courses in Fort Bend County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Sweetwater Country ClubSugar Land29.6118°N, 95.6306°W
Sugar Creek Country ClubSugar Land29.6204°N, 95.5948°W
Pecan Grove Plantation Country ClubRichmond29.6221°N, 95.7312°W
Riverbend Country ClubSugar Land29.6395°N, 95.6394°W
Weston Lakes Country ClubFulshear29.6918°N, 95.9615°W
Greatwood Golf ClubSugar Land29.5554°N, 95.6832°W

Colleges and Universities in Fort Bend County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Houston at Sugar LandPublicUniversityBranch campus offering undergraduate and graduate programs
Wharton County Junior College - Sugar Land CampusPublicCommunity CollegeMajor community college serving Fort Bend County
Houston Community College - Stafford CampusPublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce and transfer education programs
Texas State Technical College - Fort Bend CenterPublicTechnical CollegeTechnical and workforce training programs
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Fort Bend CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Fort Bend County QuickFacts
  2. Official Fort Bend County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Fort Bend County
  4. Fort Bend County Geography and Communities
  5. Fort Bend County Cities and Towns

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