Galveston County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Galveston County, Texas

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Map of Galveston County, Texas

Galveston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Galveston. As per 2020 census, the population of Galveston County is 355062 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 399 sq mi (1,033 km2). Galveston County was established on 1838.

Facts about Galveston County, Texas

Top Attractions in Galveston County, Texas

• Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier – Waterfront amusement rides and entertainment.
• Moody Gardens – Rainforest pyramid, aquarium, and educational exhibits.
• Galveston Seawall – Iconic coastal walkway with beaches and ocean views.
• Schlitterbahn Galveston – Waterpark with slides, rivers, and family attractions.
• The Strand Historic District – Shops, dining, and Victorian-era architecture.
• Bishop’s Palace – Ornate Victorian mansion offering guided tours.
• Galveston Island State Park – Beach and bay-side trails, bird-watching, and kayaking.
• 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA – Restored sailing vessel at the Texas Seaport Museum.
• Moody Mansion – Historic home museum showcasing early 1900s life.
• Space Center Houston (County Border Access) – NASA visitor center with interactive space exhibits.

Cities and Towns in Galveston County, Texas

What are Major Roads and Highways in Galveston County

• Interstate 45 - connects Galveston Island with Houston
• Interstate 45 Business - serves downtown Galveston
• State Highway 87 - runs along the Bolivar Peninsula
• State Highway 146 - north-south route through Texas City and Kemah
• State Highway 3 - parallels Interstate 45 through mainland communities
• Farm to Market Road 1764 - major east-west corridor through Texas City and Santa Fe
• Farm to Market Road 517 - connects Dickinson, League City, and San Leon
• Seawall Boulevard - major coastal roadway along Galveston Island

What are Neighboring Counties of Galveston County

• Harris County (north)
• Chambers County (east)
• Brazoria County (west)
• Jefferson County (northeast across Galveston Bay)

Distance from Galveston County to Nearby Cities

Waterbodies in Galveston County

Galveston Bay, West Bay, East Bay, Trinity Bay, Gulf of Mexico, Clear Lake, Moses Lake, Dickinson Bayou, Highland Bayou, Chocolate Bay, Offatts Bayou, Galveston Ship Channel, wetlands, tidal marshes, estuaries, lagoons, and coastal waterways

Best Golf Courses in Galveston County, Texas

Colleges and Universities in Galveston County, Texas

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau - Galveston County QuickFacts
2. Official Galveston County Website
3. Texas State Historical Association - Galveston County
4. The University of Texas Medical Branch
5. College of the Mainland