Nueces County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Nueces County, Texas

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Map of Nueces County, Texas

Nueces County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Corpus Christi. As per 2020 census, the population of Nueces County is 353079 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 836 sq mi (2,165 km2). Nueces County was established on 1846.

Facts about Nueces County, Texas

Top Attractions in Nueces County, Texas

• USS Lexington Museum – WWII aircraft carrier turned museum.
• Texas State Aquarium – Marine exhibits and wildlife encounters.
• North Beach – Family-friendly beach near downtown.
• Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History – Regional history and science exhibits.
• Selena Memorial Statue – Tribute to the Tejano music star.
• Padre Island National Seashore – Long beaches and wildlife viewing.
• South Texas Botanical Gardens – Orchids, trails, and gardens.
• Whataburger Field – Minor league baseball games.
• Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve – Nature trails and birdwatching.
• Heritage Park – Restored historic homes and cultural events.

Cities and Towns in Nueces County, Texas

What are Major Roads and Highways in Nueces County

• Interstate 37 - major freeway connecting Corpus Christi with San Antonio and Central Texas
• U.S. Highway 77 (future Interstate 69E) - principal north-south corridor through the county
• U.S. Highway 181 - connects Corpus Christi with Portland and the Coastal Bend region
• Texas State Highway 44 - major east-west route linking Corpus Christi and Robstown
• Texas State Highway 358 (South Padre Island Drive) - key urban expressway across Corpus Christi
• Texas State Highway 286 (Crosstown Expressway) - major urban transportation corridor
• Park Road 22 - provides access to Padre Island and Gulf Coast beaches
• Farm to Market roads serving agricultural, industrial, and coastal communities throughout the county

What are Neighboring Counties of Nueces County

• San Patricio County (north)
• Aransas County (northeast)
• Kleberg County (south)
• Jim Wells County (west)

Distance from Nueces County to Nearby Cities

Waterbodies in Nueces County

Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces Bay, Oso Bay, Laguna Madre, Redfish Bay, Gulf of Mexico, Nueces River, Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Packery Channel, Oso Creek, Petronila Creek, Rincon Bayou, wetlands, tidal flats, estuaries, coastal marshes, reservoirs, and inland ponds

Best Golf Courses in Nueces County, Texas

Colleges and Universities in Nueces County, Texas

References

1. Official Nueces County Website
2. U.S. Census Bureau - Nueces County QuickFacts
3. Texas State Historical Association - Nueces County
4. Texas Almanac - Nueces County
5. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi