Waller County Texas map | Hempstead and the county’s mapped geography

Waller County Texas map — Waller County has two transport geographies: a U.S. 290 line through Hempstead and Prairie View, and an Interstate 10 line around Brookshire.

Waller County Texas map showing Hempstead, Prairie View, Brookshire
Waller County map centered on Hempstead and nearby communities

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  • Map file: County reference map
  • File format: ZIP

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Quick Facts

  • State: Texas
  • County: Waller County
  • County seat: Hempstead
  • Mapped places: Hempstead, Prairie View, Brookshire, Waller
  • Natural features: Brazos River, prairie farmland, upper Buffalo Bayou basin
  • Main routes: U.S. 290, Interstate 10

What the Map Shows

Hempstead sits north-central, Prairie View and Waller to the east, and Brookshire to the south. The Brazos River frames the west and southwest.

County Layout and Location

U.S. 290 links the northern towns, while Interstate 10 crosses the southern edge. Prairie and river land separate the two corridors.

Local Context

Eastern communities increasingly face the Houston commuting and logistics market. Hempstead retains county and farm-service functions, while Prairie View is anchored by the university.

Ways to Use This Map

  • Separate the two highway corridors
  • Compare Hempstead with Brookshire
  • Use the Brazos River to orient the western edge

Frequently Asked Questions

Which towns form the U.S. 290 sequence?

Hempstead, Prairie View, and Waller align across the northern side.

Why does Brookshire read as a separate center?

It lies on Interstate 10 in the southern part of the county rather than on U.S. 290.

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