Polk County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Polk County, Texas

Map of Polk County, Texas

About Polk County Map, Texas: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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Map of Polk County, Texas

Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Livingston. As per 2020 census, the population of Polk County is 51899 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,057 sq mi (2,738 km2). Polk County was established on 1846.

Facts about Polk County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionDeep East Texas / Piney Woods
County SeatLivingston
Named AfterJames K. Polk, 11th U.S. President
Established1846
Organized1846
Coordinates30.79° N, 94.90° W
Total Area1,110 sq mi
Land Area1,057 sq mi
Water Area53 sq mi
Population (2020)50,123
Population RankMid-sized county in Deep East Texas
Major CityLivingston
Main IndustriesForestry, Agriculture, Tourism, Retail, Corrections
Major AirportLivingston Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForLake Livingston, Sam Houston National Forest, Piney Woods scenery
Websitehttps://www.co.polk.tx.us

Top Attractions in Polk County, Texas

  • Lake Livingston State Park – Camping, fishing, and lakeside trails.
  • Lake Livingston – Boating, swimming, and wide open water views.
  • Big Thicket National Preserve (nearby access) – Forest trails and wildlife.
  • Polk County Memorial Museum – Local history and regional artifacts.
  • Downtown Livingston – Shops, cafés, and small-town charm.
  • Naskila Casino – Gaming and entertainment venue.
  • Heritage Park (Livingston) – Historic buildings and community events.
  • Lions Stadium & Sports Complex – Local sports and activities.
  • Pedigo Park – Green space for picnics and walking.
  • Local Forest & Rural Drives – Scenic East Texas woodlands.

Cities and Towns in Polk County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Livingston (county seat)City528530.7113°N, 94.9327°W
OnalaskaCity289130.8055°N, 95.1160°W
CorriganCity147730.9960°N, 94.8277°W
GoodrichCity27130.6074°N, 94.9474°W
Seven OaksCity11130.9443°N, 94.8774°W
LeggettUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.8888°N, 94.7838°W
MoscowUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.9169°N, 94.8477°W
DallardsvilleUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.7460°N, 94.6535°W
CamdenUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.7933°N, 94.6741°W
BlanchardUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.7449°N, 95.0211°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Polk County

  • U.S. Highway 59 (future Interstate 69) - major north-south corridor through Livingston
  • U.S. Highway 190 - primary east-west route crossing the county
  • Texas State Highway 146 - connects Livingston with Liberty County and the Houston area
  • Texas State Highway 156 - links Livingston with Coldspring and San Jacinto County
  • Farm to Market Road 1988 - serves Lake Livingston communities
  • Farm to Market Road 2457 - connects rural eastern Polk County communities
  • Farm to Market Road 350 - provides access to forested and recreational areas
  • Extensive county road network serving timberlands, ranches, and lakeside developments

What are Neighboring Counties of Polk County

  • Trinity County (north)
  • San Jacinto County (west)
  • Liberty County (south)
  • Hardin County (southeast)
  • Tyler County (east)
  • Angelina County (northeast)

Distance from Polk County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Onalaska149
Corrigan3421
Goodrich1711
Coldspring (San Jacinto County)4226
Woodville (Tyler County)5333
Cleveland (Liberty County)5836
Huntsville (Walker County)7245
Lufkin (Angelina County)8150
Jasper (Jasper County)9358
Conroe (Montgomery County)9861
Beaumont (Jefferson County)12678
Houston (Harris County)12075
Nacogdoches (Nacogdoches County)14590
Galveston (Galveston County)193120
Austin (Travis County)314195

Waterbodies in Polk County

Lake Livingston, Trinity River, Long King Creek, Menard Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Kickapoo Creek, White Rock Creek, Tempe Creek, Indian Creek, wetlands, forest streams, reservoirs, oxbow lakes, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal waterways

Best Golf Courses in Polk County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Livingston Municipal Golf CourseLivingston30.7067°N, 94.9446°W
Cape Royale Golf ClubColdspring30.6242°N, 95.1268°W
Waterwood National Resort Golf CourseWaterwood30.7908°N, 95.2968°W
Wildwood Golf CourseVillage Mills30.4938°N, 94.4208°W

Colleges and Universities in Polk County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Lone Star College - Livingston CenterPublicCommunity CollegeHigher education and workforce training opportunities for Polk County residents
Angelina CollegePublicCommunity CollegeRegional educational services for East Texas students
Sam Houston State UniversityPublicUniversityMajor regional university located in nearby Huntsville
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Polk CountyPublicUniversityAgriculture, forestry, youth, and community education programs

References

  1. Official Polk County Website
  2. U.S. Census Bureau - Polk County QuickFacts
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Polk County
  4. Texas Almanac - Polk County
  5. Lone Star College
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References

  1. ^ QuickFacts: Polk County, Texas - United States Census Bureau
  2. ^ United States Census Bureau - Population and Housing Data
  3. ^ TIGER/Line Shapefiles - United States Census Bureau
  4. ^ United States Geological Survey (USGS)
  5. ^ National Geodetic Survey (NGS), NOAA
  6. ^ Official Website of Polk County, Texas
  7. ^ Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
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