Lee County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Lee County, Texas

Map of Lee County, Texas

Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Giddings. As per 2020 census, the population of Lee County is 17706 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 629 sq mi (1,629 km2). Lee County was established on 1874.

Facts about Lee County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionCentral Texas / Gulf Coastal Plains
County SeatGiddings
Named AfterRobert E. Lee, Confederate general
Established1874
Organized1874
Coordinates30.1890° N, 96.9320° W
Total Area633 sq mi
Land Area632 sq mi
Water Area1 sq mi
Population (2020)17,282
Population RankModerately populated Central Texas county
Major CitiesGiddings, Lexington, Dime Box
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Retail
Major AirportGiddings-Lee County Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForCentral Texas rural culture, Agriculture, Small-town heritage, Historic Giddings downtown
Websitehttps://www.co.lee.tx.us

Top Attractions in Lee County, Texas

  • Historic Downtown Giddings – Shops, cafés, murals, and preserved early 20th-century architecture.
  • Lee County Courthouse – Iconic historic courthouse anchoring downtown Giddings.
  • Lee County Historical Museum – Exhibits on pioneer life, ranching, and local heritage.
  • Giddings City Park – Walking trails, picnic areas, and family-friendly recreation.
  • Historic Rail Depot (Giddings) – Landmark reflecting the county’s railroad history.
  • Rural Ranchlands – Scenic drives through East Texas cattle ranches and farmland.
  • Prairie Wildlife Areas – Bird-watching and wildlife observation opportunities.
  • Windmill Heritage Sites – Iconic structures scattered across the rural landscape.
  • Scenic Country Drives – Quiet roads ideal for photography and exploring East Texas scenery.
  • Historic Homesteads and Buildings – Early settlement structures reflecting county heritage.

Cities and Towns in Lee County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Giddings (county seat)City496930.1822°N, 96.9364°W
LexingtonTown121930.4155°N, 97.0100°W
Dime BoxCensus Designated Place (CDP)20030.3508°N, 96.8275°W
LincolnUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.2877°N, 96.9875°W
SerbinUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.1849°N, 96.8480°W
FedorUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.2910°N, 96.8978°W
LedbetterUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.2160°N, 96.7744°W
LoebauUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.1583°N, 96.9950°W
ManheimHistoric CommunityN/A30.0903°N, 96.9828°W
TanglewoodUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.5535°N, 97.0347°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Lee County

  • U.S. Highway 77 - major north-south corridor through Giddings
  • U.S. Highway 290 - principal east-west route connecting Austin and Houston through Giddings
  • Texas State Highway 21 - connects Lexington, Dime Box, Bastrop, and Bryan-College Station
  • Texas State Highway 95 - serves western portions of the county near Lexington
  • Farm to Market Road 141 - links Giddings with Dime Box and surrounding rural communities
  • Farm to Market Road 448 - serves agricultural and ranching areas
  • Farm to Market Road 180 - connects eastern county communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Lee County

  • Milam County (north)
  • Burleson County (northeast)
  • Washington County (east)
  • Fayette County (southeast)
  • Bastrop County (southwest)
  • Williamson County (northwest)

Distance from Lee County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Lexington2817
Dime Box2314
Bastrop (Bastrop County)4830
La Grange (Fayette County)5836
Brenham (Washington County)5333
Caldwell (Burleson County)4830
Taylor (Williamson County)6339
College Station (Brazos County)7848
Round Rock (Williamson County)8251
Austin (Travis County)8955
Temple (Bell County)10867
Waco (McLennan County)15898
Houston (Harris County)171106
San Antonio (Bexar County)188117
Dallas (Dallas County)305190

Waterbodies in Lee County

Yegua Creek, Middle Yegua Creek, East Yegua Creek, Davidson Creek, West Yegua Creek, Nails Creek, Willow Creek, San Gabriel River tributaries, stock tanks, farm ponds, wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Lee County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Giddings Country ClubGiddings30.1898°N, 96.9406°W
Bluebonnet Golf ClubNavasota30.3877°N, 96.0862°W
Pine Forest Golf ClubBastrop30.0984°N, 97.3051°W
The Campus Course at Texas A&MCollege Station30.6119°N, 96.3402°W

Colleges and Universities in Lee County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Blinn CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial community college district serving most of Lee County
Texas A&M UniversityPublicUniversityMajor research university located in nearby College Station
Austin Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeServes portions of western Lee County
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Lee CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

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