Walker County Map, Texas, USA

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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 and Towns in Walker County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Huntsville (county seat)City4584130.7235°N, 95.5508°W
New WaverlyCity103230.5377°N, 95.4838°W
RiversideCity51030.8610°N, 95.4036°W
DodgeUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.9355°N, 95.3988°W
PhelpsUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.8526°N, 95.7385°W
OakhurstUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.7369°N, 95.6908°W
GalileeUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.7732°N, 95.6408°W
Thomas Lake Road AreaUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.6520°N, 95.5724°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Walker County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • Interstate 45 - major north-south corridor connecting Huntsville with Houston, Conroe, Corsicana, and Dallas
  • U.S. Highway 190 - east-west route connecting Huntsville with Livingston, Woodville, Bryan, and Temple
  • State Highway 19 - connects Huntsville with Trinity, Palestine, and East Texas communities
  • State Highway 30 - links Huntsville with College Station and Interstate 45
  • State Highway 75 - parallel route to Interstate 45 serving local communities
  • State Highway 150 - connects New Waverly with Coldspring and Shepherd
  • Farm to Market Road 1374 - provides access to Sam Houston National Forest
  • Farm to Market Road 980 - serves rural northern Walker County

What are Neighboring Counties of Walker County

  • Houston County (north)
  • Trinity County (northeast)
  • San Jacinto County (east)
  • Montgomery County (south)
  • Grimes County (west)
  • Madison County (northwest)

Distance from Walker County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Huntsville to New Waverly (Walker County), Texas - 19 mi (31 km)
  • Huntsville to Riverside (Walker County), Texas - 17 mi (27 km)
  • Huntsville to Trinity (Trinity County), Texas - 31 mi (50 km)
  • Huntsville to Coldspring (San Jacinto County), Texas - 28 mi (45 km)
  • Huntsville to Conroe (Montgomery County), Texas - 39 mi (63 km)
  • Huntsville to Madisonville (Madison County), Texas - 27 mi (43 km)
  • Huntsville to Navasota (Grimes County), Texas - 37 mi (60 km)
  • Huntsville to Livingston (Polk County), Texas - 38 mi (61 km)
  • Huntsville to Bryan (Brazos County), Texas - 42 mi (68 km)
  • Huntsville to College Station (Brazos County), Texas - 45 mi (72 km)
  • Huntsville to Cleveland (Liberty County), Texas - 48 mi (77 km)
  • Huntsville to The Woodlands (Montgomery County), Texas - 50 mi (80 km)
  • Huntsville to Houston (Harris County), Texas - 71 mi (114 km)
  • Huntsville to Lufkin (Angelina County), Texas - 74 mi (119 km)
  • Huntsville to Beaumont (Jefferson County), Texas - 119 mi (191 km)

Waterbodies in Walker County

Lake Livingston, Trinity River, West Sandy Creek, Harmon Creek, Winters Bayou, Carolina Creek, Caney Creek, Bedias Creek, Gibbs Creek, Piney Creek, White Rock Creek, Nelson Creek, Sam Houston National Forest Watersheds, Lake Raven, Huntsville State Park Lake

Best Golf Courses in Walker County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Raven Nest Golf ClubHuntsville30.7115°N, 95.5549°W
Elkins Lake Golf CourseHuntsville30.6886°N, 95.6124°W
Waterwood National Resort Golf CoursePoint Blank Area30.7398°N, 95.2175°W

Colleges and Universities in Walker County, Texas

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Sam Houston State UniversityPublicUniversityMajor public university and largest higher education institution in the county
Lone Star College - Huntsville CenterPublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce training and transfer programs
Angelina College - Trinity Service AreaPublicCommunity CollegeHigher education services for parts of the county
Blinn College DistrictPublicCommunity CollegeServes portions of western Walker County
University Extension Programs at SHSUPublicUniversityGraduate and professional education opportunities

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - Walker County
  2. Official Walker County Website
  3. Sam Houston State University
  4. Texas State Historical Association - Walker County
  5. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)