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Alief Texas Map

Explore Alief, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Alief, Texas

How to Use This Alief, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Alief, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Alief.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Alief
State	Texas (TX)
County	Harris County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.711064
Longitude	-95.596334
Population	44,000
Density	2800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	77072, 77411
Area Code	713, 832, 281, 346
County Seat	Houston

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About Alief, Texas

Alief is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 44,000. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². Alief is located at 29.7111°N, 95.5963°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 77072, 77411.

Alief maintains a distinctive presence upon the flat, expansive plains that define this portion of the Texas landscape. It lies 4.3 miles east-northeast of Mission Bend, TX (from Mission Bend, TX: bearing 74°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-northeast of Sugar Land. The terrain around Alief stretches toward the horizon with a quiet, unyielding consistency, broken only by the subtle depression of Piney Point Gully five miles away. Residents often find solace in the open air of Alief-Amity Park, where the afternoon light settles in long, golden bars across the grass. Brays Bayou winds its way through the nearby landscape, acting as a natural artery that punctuates the otherwise level ground. While Huntington Mound rises as a distant feature eighteen miles off, the immediate environment remains defined by its broad, terrestrial composure.

Alief evolved from a modest agricultural settlement into a diverse, industrious neighborhood integrated into the larger metropolitan framework of the region. The local economy draws strength from a wide array of retail enterprises and small businesses that reflect the industrious spirit of its varied inhabitants. Over the years, the area transitioned from its early agrarian roots to become a center of international commerce and residential development. This shift brought a steady influx of residents who have collectively shaped the professional landscape through their dedication and entrepreneurial drive. The rhythm of daily life here pulses with the movement of commuters and the steady hum of commerce that supports the regional infrastructure.

Cultural life in Alief thrives through a vibrant synthesis of traditions that find expression in the diverse culinary offerings and community gatherings found throughout the neighborhood. Residents frequently traverse the Collins Elementary SPARK Park Trail to enjoy the temperate evenings, marking a common point of engagement for families and individuals alike. The area serves as a formative backdrop for many, including the professional basketball player Emeka Okafor, who spent his youth developing his skills within these local schools. While the pace of life remains brisk, there persists a sense of connection found in the shared public spaces and the collaborative nature of the community. Alief represents a singular convergence of paths where the heritage of the past meets the persistent energy of a modern, forward-looking populace.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dairy (Alief) (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 070° E
Old Westheimer Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 016° N
Alief Community Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 154° SE
Alief Cemetery (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 223° SW
Vietnam War Memorial (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 117° SE
Hackberry Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 198° S
Waloon Greenspace (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 102° E
Prairie Grove Cemetery (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 220° SW
Sharpstown Park & Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.7 mi, 089° E
Houston Audubon Society Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 021° N
TX America Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.9 mi, 093° E
Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 104° E
Queensbury Theatre (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 026° NE
Studio Movie Grille (Cinema) — 5.3 mi, 024° NE
Addicks Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 5.4 mi, 343° N
ComedySportz Houston (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 023° NE
Barnhart Stadium (Stadium) — 5.7 mi, 064° NE
Texas knife makers supply (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 019° N
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 6.4 mi, 217° SW
Memorial Villages Farmers Market (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 050° NE
Art Museum Tx (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 191° S
NaRose Studio (Arts Centre) — 8.2 mi, 184° S
Cordovan Art School (Arts Centre) — 8.2 mi, 184° S
Dept. of Wonder (Gallery) — 8.2 mi, 191° S
Brazos Bend State Park (State Park) — 21.7 mi, 179° S
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.5 mi, 211° SW · 193k acres
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 36.7 mi, 274° W · 21k acres

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