Geography of Maverick County
Maverick County is built around Eagle Pass and a handful of smaller towns, with about 58,823 residents across 1,280 square miles of mixed town and countryside.
It lies in the South Texas region at about 28.74° N, 100.31° W and is 33rd in size among Texas's 254 counties. It is a border county, touching Mexico (along the Rio Grande). Maverick County shares boundaries with 4 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Laredo (about 98 miles away in a straight line) and San Antonio (about 120 miles).
South Texas covers the brush country, the Rio Grande Valley and the ranchlands south of San Antonio. Its culture is strongly shaped by its Tejano heritage and its ties to Mexico, and its economy blends citrus and vegetable farming, ranching, trade and energy.
For a broader view of how Maverick County fits within the state, download our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF — a printable, high-resolution reference showing all 254 Texas counties labeled with their county seats.
Population & demographics
With approximately 58,823 residents across 1,280 square miles, Maverick County has a population density of about 46.0 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Eagle Pass
County government for Maverick County is based in Eagle Pass. The commissioners court, made up of a county judge and four precinct commissioners, meets here and sets the county budget, roads policy and tax rate. Eagle Pass also serves as the main shopping, school and healthcare center for much of the county.
History & name origin
Maverick County was established in 1856 and was named for Samuel Augustus Maverick (1803–1870), a rancher, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and representative in the Republic of Texas legislature. It was carved from territory previously part of Kinney County.
Maverick County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Maverick County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
Where is Maverick County, Texas located?+
Maverick County is located in the South Texas region of Texas at approximately 28.743° N, 100.315° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48323. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Maverick County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Maverick County in square miles?+
Maverick County covers approximately 1,280 square miles of land in the South Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 33rd out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Maverick County, Texas?+
Maverick County has a population of approximately 58,823 residents. With 1,280 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 46.0 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Maverick County the 60th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Maverick County?+
Eagle Pass is the county seat of Maverick County, Texas, which was organized in 1856 and named for Samuel Augustus Maverick (1803–1870), a rancher, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and representative in the Republic of Texas legislature. Maverick County was originally carved out of Kinney County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Maverick County are located in Eagle Pass.
Which Texas counties border Maverick County?+
Maverick County shares borders with Zavala, Dimmit, Kinney, and Webb counties. These 4 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the South Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Maverick County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Maverick County map on this page to save a letter-size PDF of the county boundary, neighboring counties and incorporated places, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 boundary files. The "Official TxDOT road map" button downloads the Texas Department of Transportation county road mapbook for Maverick County. Both files are stored on this site and download directly. Our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF shows all 254 counties on one sheet.
What is the FIPS code for Maverick County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Maverick County is 48323, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 323. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.