Travis County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Travis County, Texas

Map of Travis County, Texas

Travis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Austin. As per 2020 census, the population of Travis County is 1305154 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 989 sq mi (2,561 km2). Travis County was established on 1840.

Facts about Travis County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionCentral Texas
County SeatAustin
Named AfterWilliam B. Travis, commander at the Battle of the Alamo
Established1840
Organized1840
Coordinates30.2672° N, 97.7431° W
Total Area1,023 sq mi
Land Area990 sq mi
Water Area33 sq mi
Population (2020)1,290,188
Population RankOne of the most populous counties in Texas
Major CityAustin
Main IndustriesTechnology, Government, Education, Healthcare, Music & Entertainment
Major AirportAustin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForTexas State Capitol, Live music scene, Tech innovation hub
Websitehttps://www.traviscountytx.gov

Top Attractions in Travis County, Texas

  • Texas State Capitol – Iconic state government building.
  • Zilker Metropolitan Park – Green space, trails, and events.
  • Barton Springs Pool – Natural spring-fed swimming pool.
  • Lady Bird Lake – Kayaking, trails, and skyline views.
  • South Congress Avenue – Shops, music, and dining.
  • Mount Bonnell – Scenic overlook of the Colorado River.
  • LBJ Presidential Library – Presidential history and exhibits.
  • Bullock Texas State History Museum – Texas history displays.
  • Sixth Street Entertainment District – Live music and nightlife.
  • McKinney Falls State Park – Waterfalls and hiking trails.

Cities and Towns in Travis County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Austin (county seat)City96185530.2672°N, 97.7431°W
Bee CaveCity914430.3085°N, 97.9528°W
CreedmoorCity20230.0891°N, 97.7392°W
JonestownCity236530.4952°N, 97.9245°W
Lago VistaCity891230.4627°N, 97.9889°W
LakewayCity1918930.3638°N, 97.9792°W
ManorCity1357530.3408°N, 97.5569°W
PflugervilleCity6519130.4394°N, 97.6200°W
RollingwoodCity146730.2769°N, 97.7928°W
Sunset ValleyCity74930.2280°N, 97.8178°W
West Lake HillsCity333230.2977°N, 97.8011°W
VolenteVillage57030.4449°N, 97.9186°W
WebbervilleVillage39430.2308°N, 97.4922°W
Barton CreekCensus Designated Place (CDP)312030.2857°N, 97.8695°W
BriarcliffCensus Designated Place (CDP)143830.4077°N, 98.0448°W
JollyvilleCensus Designated Place (CDP)1658130.4471°N, 97.7689°W
Lost CreekCensus Designated Place (CDP)450930.2950°N, 97.8468°W
Shady HollowCensus Designated Place (CDP)500430.1748°N, 97.8739°W
Wells BranchCensus Designated Place (CDP)1242830.4429°N, 97.6794°W
Del ValleCensus Designated Place (CDP)173830.2127°N, 97.6578°W
Hudson BendCensus Designated Place (CDP)308830.4157°N, 97.9298°W
GarfieldUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.1891°N, 97.5572°W
Oak HillUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.2366°N, 97.8753°W
SpicewoodUnincorporated Community (partly in Travis County)N/A30.4855°N, 98.1589°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Travis County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • Interstate 35 - major north-south corridor through Austin connecting Dallas, Waco, San Antonio, and Laredo
  • State Highway 130 - toll route bypassing central Austin and connecting Georgetown with Seguin
  • U.S. Highway 183 - connects Austin with Lockhart, Lampasas, and the Austin airport area
  • U.S. Highway 290 - east-west route linking Austin with Houston and Fredericksburg
  • State Highway 71 - connects Austin with Bastrop, Marble Falls, and the Hill Country
  • Loop 1 (MoPac Expressway) - major north-south route through western Austin
  • Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Highway) - scenic route through western Travis County
  • State Highway 45 - toll road connecting Travis and Williamson counties
  • Farm to Market Road 620 - serves Lake Travis communities
  • Farm to Market Road 2222 - connects central Austin with western suburbs

What are Neighboring Counties of Travis County

  • Williamson County (north)
  • Bastrop County (east)
  • Caldwell County (southeast)
  • Hays County (south)
  • Blanco County (southwest)
  • Burnet County (northwest)

Distance from Travis County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Austin to Pflugerville (Travis County), Texas - 17 mi (27 km)
  • Austin to Manor (Travis County), Texas - 14 mi (23 km)
  • Austin to Lakeway (Travis County), Texas - 23 mi (37 km)
  • Austin to Bee Cave (Travis County), Texas - 17 mi (27 km)
  • Austin to Round Rock (Williamson County), Texas - 20 mi (32 km)
  • Austin to Georgetown (Williamson County), Texas - 31 mi (50 km)
  • Austin to Bastrop (Bastrop County), Texas - 33 mi (53 km)
  • Austin to San Marcos (Hays County), Texas - 31 mi (50 km)
  • Austin to Lockhart (Caldwell County), Texas - 33 mi (53 km)
  • Austin to Marble Falls (Burnet County), Texas - 48 mi (77 km)
  • Austin to Johnson City (Blanco County), Texas - 49 mi (79 km)
  • Austin to New Braunfels (Comal County), Texas - 50 mi (80 km)
  • Austin to Killeen (Bell County), Texas - 70 mi (113 km)
  • Austin to Temple (Bell County), Texas - 74 mi (119 km)
  • Austin to San Antonio (Bexar County), Texas - 80 mi (129 km)

Waterbodies in Travis County

Colorado River, Lake Travis, Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin, Walter E. Long Lake, Barton Creek, Onion Creek, Bull Creek, Walnut Creek, Shoal Creek, Little Walnut Creek, Boggy Creek, Barton Springs, Hamilton Creek, Lake Austin Watershed

Best Golf Courses in Travis County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Austin Country ClubAustin30.3360°N, 97.8683°W
Barton Creek Fazio Canyons Golf CourseAustin30.3291°N, 97.9395°W
Barton Creek Coore Crenshaw Golf CourseAustin30.3248°N, 97.9492°W
Barton Creek Foothills Golf CourseAustin30.3232°N, 97.9418°W
Barton Creek Lakeside Golf ClubSpicewood30.4942°N, 98.1018°W
Falconhead Golf ClubBee Cave30.3128°N, 97.9861°W
Grey Rock Golf ClubAustin30.1402°N, 97.8679°W
Lions Municipal Golf CourseAustin30.2899°N, 97.7794°W
Morris Williams Golf CourseAustin30.2797°N, 97.7063°W
Jimmy Clay Golf CourseAustin30.1715°N, 97.7446°W
Roy Kizer Golf CourseAustin30.1658°N, 97.7399°W
Riverside Golf CourseAustin30.2465°N, 97.6984°W
Harvey Penick Golf CampusAustin30.2791°N, 97.6397°W
Lakecliff Golf ClubSpicewood30.4548°N, 98.0678°W
The Hills Country ClubThe Hills30.3474°N, 97.9951°W
Spanish Oaks Golf ClubBee Cave30.3049°N, 97.9927°W

Colleges and Universities in Travis County, Texas

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
University of Texas at AustinPublicUniversityFlagship public research university
St. Edward's UniversityPrivateUniversityCatholic liberal arts education
Concordia University TexasPrivateUniversityLutheran-affiliated higher education
Huston-Tillotson UniversityPrivateUniversityHistorically Black university
Austin Community College DistrictPublicCommunity CollegeLarge multi-campus community college system
Texas Health and Science UniversityPrivateUniversityTraditional Chinese medicine programs
South University - AustinPrivateUniversityProfessional and graduate programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - Travis County
  2. U.S. Census Bureau - 2020 Census Data for Travis County Communities
  3. Official Travis County Website
  4. City of Austin Official Website
  5. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)