Bastrop County Texas map — Bastrop County combines a Colorado River town line, Elgin’s northern brick-and-rail history, and Austin-facing growth in the west.
Download the Bastrop County map
- Map file: County reference map
- File format: ZIP
Table of Contents
Quick Facts
- State: Texas
- County: Bastrop County
- County seat: Bastrop
- Mapped places: Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville, Cedar Creek
- Natural features: Colorado River, Lost Pines, Lake Bastrop
- Main routes: State Highway 71, U.S. 290
What the Map Shows
Bastrop sits centrally, Smithville southeast, Elgin north, and Cedar Creek west. The Lost Pines extend through the central and eastern river area.
County Layout and Location
State Highway 71 links Cedar Creek, Bastrop, and Smithville. U.S. 290 serves Elgin, while the Colorado River bends through the county and Lake Bastrop lies northeast.
Local Context
Bastrop is the civic and visitor center, Smithville retains rail history, and Elgin is associated with brickmaking and agriculture. Western areas increasingly face Austin commuting and housing growth.
Ways to Use This Map
- Trace the Colorado River town line
- Locate Elgin on the northern corridor
- Compare western growth with Lost Pines country
Frequently Asked Questions
Which direction is Elgin from Bastrop?
It lies north along U.S. 290.
Why do the Lost Pines matter?
They create a distinct pine landscape within otherwise different surrounding prairie.
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