Live Oak County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Live Oak County, Texas

Map of Live Oak County, Texas

Live Oak County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is George West. As per 2020 census, the population of Live Oak County is 11377 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,036 sq mi (2,683 km2). Live Oak County was established on 1856.

Facts about Live Oak County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSouth Texas / Coastal Plains
County SeatGeorge West
Named AfterNative live oak trees in the region
Established1856
Organized1857
Coordinates28.3170° N, 98.1530° W
Total Area1,077 sq mi
Land Area1,073 sq mi
Water Area4 sq mi
Population (2020)11,335
Population RankRural South Texas county
Major CommunityGeorge West
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Ranching, Oil & Gas, Wind Energy
Major AirportNearest major airport: Corpus Christi International Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForRanching, South Texas live oak forests, Rural heritage, Wind energy production
Websitehttps://www.co.live-oak.tx.us

Top Attractions in Live Oak County, Texas

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

Cities and Towns in Live Oak County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
George West (county seat)City244528.3328°N, 98.1164°W
Three RiversCity184828.4672°N, 98.1781°W
Pernitas Point (partly in Jim Wells County)Village43628.0667°N, 97.9003°W
OakvilleUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.4486°N, 98.0428°W
DineroUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.2322°N, 98.0547°W
WhitsettUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.6297°N, 98.2839°W
Ray PointUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.3455°N, 97.9192°W
Swinney SwitchUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.5567°N, 98.0897°W
CleggHistoric CommunityN/A28.3592°N, 98.2594°W
LebanonGhost TownN/A28.5247°N, 98.1311°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Live Oak County

  • Interstate 37 - major north-south corridor connecting San Antonio and Corpus Christi
  • U.S. Highway 59 (future Interstate 69W) - passes through George West
  • U.S. Highway 281 - major north-south route through George West and Three Rivers
  • Texas State Highway 72 - east-west highway serving Three Rivers and Tilden areas
  • Farm to Market Road 799 - serves ranching and agricultural areas
  • Farm to Market Road 534 - connects rural communities and energy-producing regions
  • Farm to Market Road 2049 - provides access to ranches and wildlife areas

What are Neighboring Counties of Live Oak County

  • Karnes County (north)
  • Bee County (east)
  • San Patricio County (southeast)
  • Jim Wells County (south)
  • Duval County (southwest)
  • McMullen County (west)
  • Atascosa County (northwest)

Distance from Live Oak County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Three Rivers2012
Oakville1610
Pernitas Point4427
Beeville (Bee County)5635
Alice (Jim Wells County)7345
Karnes City (Karnes County)6742
George West00
Mathis (San Patricio County)7144
Pleasanton (Atascosa County)8352
Corpus Christi (Nueces County)10465
Laredo (Webb County)164102
San Antonio (Bexar County)10666
Victoria (Victoria County)14489
Austin (Travis County)224139
Houston (Harris County)320199

Waterbodies in Live Oak County

Choke Canyon Reservoir, Frio River, Nueces River, Atascosa River, Lake Corpus Christi tributaries, Medio Creek, Sulphur Creek, Elm Creek, San Miguel Creek, Blanco Creek, wetlands, ranch reservoirs, stock tanks, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Live Oak County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Live Oak Country ClubGeorge West28.3294°N, 98.1186°W
Three Rivers Golf CourseThree Rivers28.4632°N, 98.1758°W
Beeville Country ClubBeeville28.4306°N, 97.7368°W
NorthShore Country ClubPortland27.8893°N, 97.3271°W

Colleges and Universities in Live Oak County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Coastal Bend CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial community college serving Live Oak County
Texas A&M University-KingsvillePublicUniversityMajor regional university serving South Texas
Texas A&M University-San AntonioPublicUniversityRegional public university serving South Texas residents
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Live Oak CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. Official Live Oak County Website
  2. U.S. Census Bureau - Live Oak County QuickFacts
  3. Texas Almanac - Live Oak County
  4. Texas State Historical Association - Live Oak County
  5. Coastal Bend College