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Map of Texas

Texas is a first-level division of United States. Its largest mapped city is Dallas, with about 4.80 million people in the metropolitan area. The interactive map below is centred on Texas, and the tables list its 62 mapped cities along with the mountains, lakes, ports, World Heritage Sites nearest to them.

Cities Mapped
62
Largest City
Dallas
4.80 million
Country
United States
North America
Highest Point Mapped
2,018 m
Pummel Pk

Interactive Map of Texas

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About Texas

Texas ( TEK-səss) is a state in the United States. Located in the south-central part of the country, it borders Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. It also borders Mexico along the Rio Grande, and has a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico. Covering 268,596 square miles (695,660 km2) and with an estimated population of over 31.7 million residents in 2025, it is the second-largest state by both area and population. Texas is nicknamed the "Lone Star State" for the single star depicted on the Republic of Texas flag in 1836 during the Texas war for independence from Mexico, symbolizing Texans' enduring independent spirit and distinct national identity. The lone star design was originally flown in 1819 during the Long Expedition, an early attempt to liberate Texas from Spanish imperial rule.

Spain was the first European country to claim and control Texas, followed by brief French colonization. The territory became part of Mexico after its independence from Spain in 1821. Increasing tensions between settlers and the Mexican government culminated in the Texas Revolution, which included the Battle of the Alamo, and led to the establishment of the independent Republic of Texas in 1836. In 1845, Texas joined the United States as the 28th state, which helped spark the Mexican–American War. Texas remained a slave state until the American Civil War, during which it seceded from the Union and joined the Confederate States. After the war and the restoration of its representation in the federal government, Texas entered a prolonged period of economic stagnation before undergoing substantial economic growth in the 20th century.

The economy of Texas is highly diversified with major industries including energy, agriculture, technology, manufacturing, and aerospace. It has the second-highest gross state product among U.S. states and has led the country in state export revenue since 2002.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia: Texas (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Texas, United States
Image via Wikimedia Commons.

Texas in Depth

History

Texas lies between two major cultural spheres of Pre-Columbian North America: the Southwestern and the Plains areas. Archaeologists have found that three major Indigenous cultures lived in this territory, and reached their developmental peak before the first European contact. These were: the Ancestral Puebloans from the upper Rio Grande region, centered west of Texas; the Mississippian culture, also known as Mound Builders, which extended along the Mississippi River Valley east of Texas; and the civilizations of Mesoamerica, which were centered south of Texas. Influence of Teotihuacan in northern Mexico peaked around AD 500 and declined between the 8th and 10th centuries.

Geography

Texas is the second-largest U.S. state by area, after Alaska, and the largest state within the contiguous United States, at 268,820 square miles (696,200 km2). If it were an independent country, Texas would be the 39th-largest. It ranks 26th worldwide amongst country subdivisions by size.

Texas is in the south central part of the United States. The Rio Grande forms a natural border with the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas to the south. The Red River forms a natural border with Oklahoma and Arkansas to the north. The Sabine River forms a natural border with Louisiana to the east.

Economy

As of 2025, Texas had a gross state product (GSP) of $2.904 trillion, the second highest of any U.S. state. In 2025, Texas's per capita personal income was $72,364. Its GSP is greater than the GDP of Brazil, the world's 8th-largest economy. The poverty rate is 14.2%, making Texas the state with 14th highest poverty rate (compared to 13.15% nationally). Texas's economy is the second-largest of any country subdivision globally, behind California. According to Business Observer, Texas ranked third among U.S. states for business formations in 2025, with 457,373 new businesses formed within the state that year.

Texas's large population, natural resources, cities, and centers of higher education have contributed to a large and diverse economy.

Demographics

The resident population of Texas was 29,145,505 in the 2020 census, a 15.9% increase since the 2010 census. At the 2020 census, the apportioned population of Texas stood at 29,183,290. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population was 31,290,831 as of July 1, 2024, an increase of 7.4% since the 2020 census. Texas is the second-most populous state in the United States after California and the only other U.S. state to surpass a total estimated population of 30 million people as of July 2, 2022.

In 2015, Texas had 4.7 million foreign-born residents, about 17% of the population and 21.6% of the state workforce.

Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Texas (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Texas: Key Facts

Key facts about Texas
Population29,145,505 (2020)
Area696,241 km²
CapitalAustin
Head of governmentGreg Abbott
Highest pointGuadalupe Peak
Established29 December 1845

Facts from Wikidata Q1439 (CC0).

History of Texas: Empires and States

The atlas records 5 polities whose mapped territory included part of Texas, from The Spanish Empire in 1700 CE to 2024 CE. They are listed in the order they first appear.

Polities that held Texas, in chronological order
PolityPeriod here
The Spanish Empire1700–1821 CE
Federated Republic of Mexico1824–1864 CE
Republic of Texas1836–1845 CE
United States of America1846–2024 CE
Mexico1868–2024 CE

Historical Maps of Texas

Texas on the world map in each year one of these states held it:

Derived by testing mapped cities against dated territorial polygons. Dates are when the polygons cover this place, not the polity's whole lifespan, and polities absent from the source dataset are not listed.

Visiting Texas

Texas, known as the Lone Star State, offers travelers a diverse array of experiences across its expansive landscapes. As the second largest state in the U.S., Texas features varied environments such as the dense Piney Woods in the east, the rugged mountains of Big Bend National Park in the west, and the beaches along the Gulf Coast. These regions provide opportunities for activities like hiking and wildlife viewing.

Cultural exploration is a significant draw in Texas, with vibrant Hispanic influences prominently featured in San Antonio and El Paso. Visitors can also experience the cowboy heritage in Fort Worth and explore the German cultural influences in Fredericksburg and the Hill Country. Coastal cities such as Galveston, Corpus Christi, and Padre Island offer beaches with a range of recreational activities along the Gulf of Mexico.

With its notable history and diverse population, Texas is a destination for those interested in exploring unique history, food traditions, and cultural diversity.

Travel notes adapted from Wikivoyage: Texas (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Largest Cities in Texas

62 cities mapped. Ranked by metropolitan population. A port city's harbour is written up on the page of its sea.

Largest Cities in Texas
#NamePopulation
1Dallas4.80 million
2Houston4.46 million
3San Antonio1.47 million
4Ft. Worth1.44 million
5Austin1.16 million
6El Paso753,000
7Arlington724,777
8Pasadena628,492
9Laredo434,768
10McAllen364,004
11Corpus Christi277,454
12Lubbock213,300
13Amarillo181,766
14Brownsville181,399
15Denton176,930
16Waco167,347
17Edinburg150,000
18Bryan146,692
19Killeen137,919
20Abilene114,247
21Tyler112,245
22Beaumont111,485
23Harlingen110,339
24Odessa106,054
25Wichita Falls101,212
The other 37 (population, region, role)
  1. Midland · 98,501 · Texas · Populated place
  2. San Angelo · 88,256 · Texas · Populated place
  3. Baytown · 86,034 · Texas · Populated place
  4. Longview · 75,920 · Texas · Populated place
  5. Freeport · 74,892 · Texas · Populated place
  6. San Marcos · 70,371 · Texas · Populated place
  7. Texas City · 69,914 · Texas · Populated place
  8. Galveston · 68,612 · Texas · Populated place
  9. Victoria · 64,209 · Texas · Populated place
  10. Temple · 61,161 · Texas · Populated place
  11. Port Arthur · 56,945 · Texas · Populated place
  12. Eagle Pass · 53,276 · Texas · Populated place
  13. New Braunfels · 45,840 · Texas · Populated place
  14. Lufkin · 43,264 · Texas · Populated place
  15. Conroe · 41,643 · Texas · Populated place
  16. Sherman · 40,284 · Texas · Populated place
  17. Del Rio · 36,068 · Texas · Populated place
  18. Huntsville · 35,590 · Texas · Populated place
  19. Cleburne · 35,545 · Texas · Populated place
  20. Nacogdoches · 30,691 · Texas · Populated place
  21. Kingsville · 25,264 · Texas · Populated place
  22. Big Spring · 24,122 · Texas · Populated place
  23. Alice · 22,655 · Texas · Populated place
  24. Brownwood · 20,988 · Texas · Populated place
  25. Bay City · 18,663 · Texas · Populated place
  26. Hereford · 15,675 · Texas · Populated place
  27. Dumas · 13,629 · Texas · Populated place
  28. Beeville · 13,004 · Texas · Populated place
  29. Port Lavaca · 11,743 · Texas · Populated place
  30. Vernon · 11,660 · Texas · Populated place
  31. Pecos · 8,372 · Texas · Populated place
  32. Fort Stockton · 7,721 · Texas · Populated place
  33. Dalhart · 7,088 · Texas · Populated place
  34. Alpine · 6,587 · Texas · Populated place
  35. Childress · 6,557 · Texas · Populated place
  36. Falfurrias · 5,349 · Texas · Populated place
  37. Van Horn · 2,175 · Texas · Populated place

Highest Mountains in Texas

1 mountain mapped. Ranked by summit elevation above sea level. A summit on a border is listed under both countries. Assigned by the nearest mapped city, so features near the boundary may belong to a neighbouring division.

Highest Mountains in Texas
#NameElevation
1Pummel Pk2,018 m

Largest Lakes in Texas

5 lakes mapped. Ranked by mapped surface area. A lake on a border is listed under each country it lies in, with the area of the whole lake. Assigned by the nearest mapped city, so features near the boundary may belong to a neighbouring division.

Largest Lakes in Texas
#NameSurface Area
1Toledo Bend Reservoir811 km²
2Falcon Lake468 km²
3Lake Texoma389 km²
4Amistad Reservoir251 km²
5Lake Meredith103 km²

Ports in Texas

23 ports mapped. Ranked by approach channel depth, the figure that limits which ships can call. Harbours link to their write-up on the page of the sea or coast they lie on. Assigned by the nearest mapped city, so features near the boundary may belong to a neighbouring division.

Ports in Texas
#NameChannel Depth
1Port Aransas56.7 m
2Rockport56.7 m
3Palacios53 m
4Port Oconnor53 m
5Orange42.1 m
6Port Ingleside38.4 m
7Port Isabel38.4 m
8Sabine Pass34.7 m
9Port Neches34.7 m
10Sinco34.7 m
The other 13 (channel depth, class, sea, max vessel)
  1. Norsworthy · 34.7 m · Very Small · Gulf of Mexico · point_of_interest
  2. Sabine · 34.7 m · Very Small · Gulf of Mexico · large vessels
  3. Pasadena · 34.7 m · Very Small · Gulf of Mexico · large vessels
  4. Freeport · 34.7 m · Very Small · Gulf of Mexico · large vessels
  5. Texas City · 34.7 m · Small · Gulf of Mexico · large vessels
  6. Galveston · 34.7 m · Major · Gulf of Mexico · large vessels
  7. Port Arthur · 34.7 m · Minor · Gulf of Mexico · large vessels
  8. Brownsville · 31.1 m · Small · Gulf of Mexico · large vessels
  9. Port Lavaca · 31.1 m · Very Small · Gulf of Mexico · medium vessels
  10. Deer Park · 27.4 m · Very Small · Gulf of Mexico · large vessels
  11. Houston · 27.4 m · Major · Gulf of Mexico · large vessels
  12. Corpus Christi · 27.4 m · Minor · Gulf of Mexico · large vessels
  13. Baytown · 27.4 m · Very Small · Gulf of Mexico · large vessels

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Texas

1 World Heritage Site mapped. Listed by year of inscription, earliest first. Sites shared with another country appear under each. Assigned by the nearest mapped city, so features near the boundary may belong to a neighbouring division.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Texas
#NameInscribed
1San Antonio Missions2015

Texas: Quick Answers

Where is Texas?
Texas is a first-level division of United States, in North America. Its mapped cities centre on 30.7658° N, 98.3648° W.
What is the largest city in Texas?
Dallas is the largest city mapped in Texas, with a metropolitan population of about 4.80 million.
How many cities are in Texas?
YearMaps maps 62 cities and towns in Texas, with a combined metropolitan population of about 19.92 million. This counts mapped settlements, not every municipality.
What is the highest mountain in Texas?
The highest summit mapped in Texas is Pummel Pk at 2,018 m.
What is the largest lake in Texas?
The largest lake mapped in or beside Texas is Toledo Bend Reservoir, at about 811 km².

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