Reference Maps

Reference Maps include a variety of map types that show the boundaries and names of geographic areas for which the Census Bureau tabulates statistical data. In some cases, the name is only in the form of a geographic code, such as a census block number. Some types of reference maps include geographic features and their identifiers that are coincident with the boundary. Examples are roads and water features. Reference maps can include additional features such as railroads to aid users in orienting themselves to the area depicted on the map.

• How to Print Large Format PDF Map Files
• Viewing Tips for PDF Map Files Contains plotter specification information
• Viewing the thumbnail images for the 1990 Census Tract PDF Map files.

Texas State Data Center Produced Maps

• Councils of Governments
• 1992 Metropolitan Statistical Areas
• 1992 Metropolitan Status Areas
• 2003 Metropolitan Statistical Areas
• 2004 Metropolitan Statistical Areas

U.S. Census Bureau Produced Maps

Census Geography

• Texas Census Block Maps:
  County    Description   2000 | 1990
  County Subdivision    2000
  Place    2000
  NOTE: Original 1990 Block Maps available for copies
• Texas Census Tract Outline Maps:
  Description   2000 | 1990
  NOTE: Original 1990 Tract/BNA Maps available for copies
• Texas Census 2000 American Indian Tribal Census Tract Outline Maps:
  Description   Alabama Coushatta  | Kickapoo(TX)  | Ysleta Del Sur
• Texas Census 2000 American Indian Tribal Census Block Maps:
  Alabama Coushatta  | Kickapoo(TX)  | Ysleta Del Sur

General Reference

• State-based County Outline maps (page-size):
  Description   2000 | 1990
  
• State/County Subdivision Outline Maps (page-size):
  Description   2000
• State/County Reference Wall Map of the United States:
  2003  Description   (PDF (4.4 MB) | GIF (2.1 MB))
  
• Census Regions and Divisions of the United States:
  PDF or Text

Metropolitan Area Maps

• Texas Metropolitan Area Maps (page size):
  2004 CBSA boundaries and names are as of November, 2004. All other boundaries and names are as of January 1, 2002.
  2003 OMB further revised the metropolitan, micropolitan, and combined statistical area definitions based on new population estimates in December 2003. A map of the new definitions is now available. The December definition is based on the Census Bureau's July 1, 2001 and July 1, 2002 population estimates for cities and towns, and also on local opinion in specified circumstances.
  2003 The boundaries and titles depicted on these maps reflect the definitions described by OMB on June 6, 2003. These definitions are based on Census 2000 data.
  1999
• State based Metropolitan Area Maps (All States) (page size):
  1999
• U.S. based Metropolitan Area Maps (wall size):
  2004
  Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas of the United States and Puerto Rico, November, 2004 (PDF (10.4 MB) | GIF (1.1 MB))
  Combined Statistical Areas of the United States and Puerto Rico, November, 2004 (PDF (10.5 MB) | GIF (1.1 MB))
  2003
  Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas of the United States and Puerto Rico, June 6, 2003 (PDF (14.5 MB) | GIF (1 MB))
  Combined Statistical Areas of the United States and Puerto Rico, June 6, 2003 (PDF (14.5 MB) | GIF (1 MB))
  Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas of the United States and Puerto Rico, June 6, 2003 (revised) (PDF (14.5 MB) | GIF (1 MB))
  Combined Statistical Areas of the United States and Puerto Rico, June 6, 2003 (revised) (PDF (14.5 MB) | GIF (1 MB))
  Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas of the United States and Puerto Rico, December 2003 (PDF (14.5 MB) | GIF (1 MB))
  Combined Statistical Areas of the United States and Puerto Rico, December 2003 (PDF (14.5 MB) | GIF (1 MB))
  
• U.S. based Metropolitan Area Maps (page size):
  1999
  11x17 MA Map with 8.5x11 Insert
  11x17 MA Map
  2 Page 8.5x11 MA Map

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA) Maps

• Super-Public Use Microdata Area (Super-PUMA) Maps (1-percent sample):
  Description  2000
• Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA) Maps (5-percent sample):
  Description  2000

Urban Areas

• Urbanized Area (UA) Outline Maps:
  Description  2000
• Urban Cluster (UC) Outline Maps:
  Description  2000

Census 2000 Redistricting Data Program Maps

• P.L. 94-171 County Block Maps:
  Description  2000
• P.L. 94-171 Voting District/State Legislative District Outline Maps:
  Description  2000