Walker County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Walker County, Texas

Map of Walker County, Texas

Walker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Huntsville. As per 2020 census, the population of Walker County is 77977 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 788 sq mi (2,041 km2). Walker County was established on 1846.

Facts about Walker County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSoutheast Texas / Piney Woods
County SeatHuntsville
Named AfterRobert J. Walker, U.S. Senator and Treasury Secretary
Established1846
Organized1846
Coordinates30.7390° N, 95.5720° W
Total Area802 sq mi
Land Area784 sq mi
Water Area18 sq mi
Population (2020)76,400
Population RankMid-sized county in Southeast Texas
Major CityHuntsville
Main IndustriesCorrections, Education, Healthcare, Forestry, Retail
Major AirportHuntsville Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForSam Houston State University, Texas Prison Museum, Sam Houston National Forest
Websitehttps://www.co.walker.tx.us

Top Attractions in Walker County, Texas

  • Sam Houston State University Campus – Historic campus and museums.
  • Sam Houston Memorial Museum – Texas history and heritage.
  • Downtown Huntsville Square – Shops, dining, and local charm.
  • Huntsville State Park – Hiking, camping, and lake recreation.
  • Texas Prison Museum – History of the state prison system.
  • Lake Livingston (nearby access) – Boating and fishing.
  • Raven Nest Golf Club – Public golf course.
  • Gibbs-Powell House – Historic home museum.
  • W.E. Gibbs Park – Green space and walking paths.
  • Piney Woods Scenic Drives – Forested countryside routes.

Cities & Towns in Walker County, Texas

Huntsville, New Waverly, Riverside, Oakwood, Independence, New Waverly, Madisonville, Pine Island, Sunnyside, Riverside Estates