Zapata County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Zapata County, Texas

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Map of Zapata County, Texas

Zapata County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Zapata. As per 2020 census, the population of Zapata County is 13908 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 997 sq mi (2,582 km2). Zapata County was established on 1858.

Facts about Zapata County, Texas

Top Attractions in Zapata County, Texas

• Falcon Lake State Park – Fishing, boating, and camping.
• Falcon Reservoir – Bass fishing and water recreation.
• Downtown Zapata – Shops, dining, and local charm.
• Zapata County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
• Zapata Museum – Local history and exhibits.
• Falcon Heights Park – Lake views and picnic areas.
• Los Corralitos Ranch Area – Scenic ranchland drives.
• Rio Grande River Access – Fishing and riverside scenery.
• Birdwatching Areas – South Texas bird species.
• Desert Brush Country Drives – Open landscapes and wildlife.

Cities and Towns in Zapata County, Texas

What are Major Roads and Highways in Zapata County

Major highways connect Zapata County with South Texas, the Rio Grande Valley, and Mexico border routes.

• U.S. Highway 83 - primary north-south route connecting Zapata with Laredo, Roma, and McAllen
• State Highway 16 - connects Zapata with Freer and Hebbronville in Jim Hogg County
• Farm to Market Road 496 - serves communities along the Rio Grande including San Ygnacio
• Farm to Market Road 2687 - connects rural areas with Falcon Lake and U.S. 83
• Farm to Market Road 3169 - provides access to Falcon Lake Estates and surrounding communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Zapata County

• Webb County (north)
• Jim Hogg County (east)
• Starr County (southeast)
• Gulf of Mexico / Falcon International Reservoir (south)
• Guerrero, Tamaulipas, Mexico (west)

Distance from Zapata County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

• Zapata to Laredo (Webb County), Texas - 98 mi (158 km)
• Zapata to McAllen (Hidalgo County), Texas - 127 mi (204 km)
• Zapata to Edinburg (Hidalgo County), Texas - 118 mi (190 km)
• Zapata to Rio Grande City (Starr County), Texas - 55 mi (89 km)
• Zapata to Brownsville (Cameron County), Texas - 145 mi (233 km)
• Zapata to Corpus Christi (Nueces County), Texas - 210 mi (338 km)
• Zapata to San Antonio (Bexar County), Texas - 186 mi (299 km)
• Zapata to Austin (Travis County), Texas - 295 mi (475 km)
• Zapata to Houston (Harris County), Texas - 320 mi (515 km)
• Zapata to Monterrey (Nuevo León, Mexico) - 145 mi (233 km)

Waterbodies in Zapata County

Falcon International Reservoir, Rio Grande, Las Palmas Creek, San Ygnacio Creek, Arroyo Zapata, Chacon Creek tributaries, San Ignacio Creek, Falcon Lake shoreline wetlands, Rio Grande floodplain, South Texas brush country ponds

Best Golf Courses in Zapata County, Texas

Colleges and Universities in Zapata County, Texas

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - Zapata County
2. Official Zapata County Website
3. Texas State Historical Association - Zapata County
4. Texas Parks & Wildlife - Falcon Lake
5. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)