Harris County Map, Texas, USA

Written and Fact-checked by | Last Updated: December 15, 2025, 14:50 ET

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

Map of Harris County, Texas

Map of Harris County, Texas

Harris County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Houston. As per 2020 census, the population of Harris County is 4728030 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,729 sq mi (4,478 km2). Harris County was established on 1836.

Facts about Harris County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSoutheastern Texas
County SeatHouston
Named AfterJohn Richardson Harris
Established1836
Organized1837
Coordinates29.7752° N, 95.3103° W
Total Area1,777 sq mi
Land Area1,707 sq mi
Water Area70 sq mi
Population (2020)4.73 million
Population RankMost populous county in Texas
Major CityHouston
Main IndustriesEnergy, Healthcare, Technology, Shipping, Aerospace
Major AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForHouston Space Center, Energy industry, Port of Houston
Websitehttps://www.harriscountytx.gov

Top Attractions in Harris County, Texas

  • Space Center Houston – NASA visitor center with space exhibits and astronaut programs.
  • Houston Museum of Natural Science – Popular museum featuring dinosaurs, space hall, and IMAX shows.
  • Houston Zoo – Home to over 6,000 animals with African and Asian wildlife exhibits.
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston – One of the largest art museums in the U.S. with rotating exhibitions.
  • Toyota Center – Indoor arena hosting Houston Rockets games and major concerts.
  • The Galleria – Texas’ largest shopping mall with top brands and an indoor ice rink.
  • Downtown Aquarium – Marine exhibits, shark tunnel, rides, and themed dining.
  • Buffalo Bayou Park – Scenic urban green space great for biking and kayaking.
  • Discovery Green – Central downtown park with events, family areas, and lake views.
  • Hermann Park – Large city park with lakes, gardens, and Houston Zoo entrance.
  • San Jacinto Battleground & Monument – Historic Texas battle site with a tall monument.
  • Armand Bayou Nature Center – Nature preserve offering trails, wildlife viewing and tours.
  • Menil Collection – Free art museum known for modern and contemporary art.
  • Minute Maid Park – Baseball stadium and home of the Houston Astros.
  • Houston Botanic Garden – Gardens showcasing global plants and peaceful walking paths.

Cities & Towns in Harris County, Texas

Houston, Pasadena, Baytown, Deer Park, Humble, La Porte, Bellaire, West University Place, South Houston, Friendswood (partly), Jersey Village, Spring, Tomball, Katy (partly), Clear Lake Shores, Seabrook, Shoreacres, Hedwig Village, El Lago, Nassau Bay, Meadows Place, Jacinto City, Morgan’s Point, Hilshire Village, Taylor Lake Village, Piney Point Village, Hunters Creek Village, Bunker Hill Village, Cloverleaf, Channelview, Crosby, Highlands, Jacinto City, Barrett, Crosby, Cloverleaf, Galena Park