Hays County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Hays County, Texas

Map of Hays County, Texas

Hays County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is San Marcos. As per 2020 census, the population of Hays County is 255397 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 678 sq mi (1,756 km2). Hays County was established on 1848.

Facts about Hays County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionCentral Texas / Texas Hill Country
County SeatSan Marcos
Named AfterJohn Coffee Hays, Texas Ranger and soldier
Established1848
Organized1848
Coordinates29.8830° N, 97.9410° W
Total Area680 sq mi
Land Area678 sq mi
Water Area2 sq mi
Population (2020)241,067
Population RankRapidly growing Central Texas county
Major CitiesSan Marcos, Kyle, Buda
Main IndustriesEducation (Texas State University), Technology, Retail, Healthcare, Agriculture
Major AirportAustin-Bergstrom International Airport (nearby)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForTexas State University, San Marcos River, Rapid growth and development, Hill Country scenery
Websitehttps://www.co.hays.tx.us

Top Attractions in Hays County, Texas

  • San Marcos Downtown Square – Shops, restaurants, and historic buildings along the San Marcos River.
  • San Marcos River – Tubing, kayaking, and scenic riverside trails.
  • Texas State University Campus – University attractions, arts, and cultural events.
  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park – Guided cave tours and wildlife exhibits.
  • Gruene Historic District – Shopping, dining, and live music at the historic dance hall.
  • Gruene Hall – Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall with nightly music.
  • Jacob’s Well Natural Area – Iconic spring with hiking trails and swimming opportunities.
  • Blue Hole Regional Park – Popular swimming and picnic area on the Blanco River.
  • Olde Towne Historic District (Wimberley) – Artisan shops, cafés, and galleries.
  • Wimberley Square & Community Park – Community events, local shopping, and outdoor recreation.

Cities and Towns in Hays County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
San Marcos (county seat)City6755329.8833°N, 97.9414°W
KyleCity4559729.9891°N, 97.8772°W
BudaCity1573830.0852°N, 97.8403°W
Dripping SpringsCity465030.1902°N, 98.0867°W
WimberleyCity283929.9974°N, 98.0986°W
WoodcreekCity145730.0227°N, 98.1128°W
UhlandCity101429.9680°N, 97.7869°W
Mountain CityCity64830.1299°N, 97.8931°W
Bear CreekVillage44830.1408°N, 97.9456°W
HaysCity22730.0619°N, 97.8428°W
DriftwoodCensus Designated Place (CDP)14430.1141°N, 98.0500°W
BelterraCensus Designated Place (CDP)693530.1473°N, 97.9384°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Hays County

  • Interstate 35 - major north-south corridor connecting Austin, San Marcos, Kyle, and San Antonio
  • U.S. Highway 290 - serves Dripping Springs and western Hays County
  • Texas State Highway 21 - connects San Marcos with Bastrop and Central Texas
  • Texas State Highway 80 - links San Marcos with Luling and southeastern Texas
  • Texas State Highway 123 - north-south route through San Marcos and Uhland
  • Texas State Highway 142 - connects Kyle with Caldwell County communities
  • Loop 82 - serves the San Marcos area
  • Farm to Market Road 150 - scenic route connecting Kyle, Driftwood, and Wimberley

What are Neighboring Counties of Hays County

  • Travis County (north)
  • Caldwell County (east)
  • Guadalupe County (south)
  • Comal County (southwest)
  • Blanco County (west)

Distance from Hays County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Kyle138
Buda2415
Wimberley2415
Dripping Springs3220
New Braunfels (Comal County)3019
Seguin (Guadalupe County)4930
Luling (Caldwell County)4830
Lockhart (Caldwell County)3220
Johnson City (Blanco County)6339
Austin (Travis County)4830
San Antonio (Bexar County)7848
Georgetown (Williamson County)8553
Temple (Bell County)13483
Waco (McLennan County)161100
Houston (Harris County)283176

Waterbodies in Hays County

San Marcos River, Blanco River, Onion Creek, Cypress Creek, Barton Creek headwaters, Purgatory Creek, Plum Creek, Jacob's Well, Blue Hole, Canyon Lake tributaries, wetlands, springs, reservoirs, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Hays County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Kissing Tree Golf ClubSan Marcos29.8365°N, 97.9641°W
Plum Creek Golf CourseKyle29.9803°N, 97.8559°W
Grey Rock Golf ClubAustin30.1648°N, 97.8658°W
The Golf Club at Star RanchHutto30.5392°N, 97.5451°W

Colleges and Universities in Hays County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Texas State UniversityPublicUniversityMajor public research university located in San Marcos
Austin Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCommunity college services throughout Hays County
Gary Job Corps CenterPublicCareer TrainingTechnical and workforce development programs
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Hays CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Hays County QuickFacts
  2. Official Hays County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Hays County
  4. Texas State University
  5. Texas Almanac - Hays County