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Alvin Texas Map

Explore Alvin, 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 Alvin, Texas

How to Use This Alvin, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Alvin, 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 Alvin.

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	Alvin
State	Texas (TX)
County	Brazoria County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.424772
Longitude	-95.224432
Population	27,098
Density	430.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	77511, 77512
Area Code	281
County Seat	Angleton
School District	Alvin Independent School District

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About Alvin, Texas

Alvin is a locality in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 27,098. The population density is 430.6 people per km². Alvin is located at 29.4248°N, 95.2244°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Alvin is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 77511, 77512.

Alvin holds a quiet authority over the surrounding plains, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky claims an immense, unburdened portion of the day. It lies 7.4 miles east-southeast of Manvel, TX (from Manvel, TX: bearing 111°T), and is situated 10.0 miles south-southeast of Pearland. The Mustang Bayou carves a deliberate path through the landscape, its slow, dark waters reflecting the shifting colors of a prairie sunset. Beyond the town limits, the terrain opens into expansive, fertile stretches that feel ancient and indifferent to the passing of hours. To the west, the subtle elevation of Rattlesnake Mound interrupts the flatness, while the distance toward Cedar Gully suggests a hidden, folded geometry in the earth. National Oak Park provides a sanctuary of shade and stillness, anchoring the local geography in a persistent, verdant resilience.

Alvin emerged from the toil of early settlers who recognized the potential in the deep, dark soil of this inland expanse. The local economy grew from the strength of the land, transitioning from foundational agricultural roots to a modern landscape of diverse enterprise and commerce. Industrial development now hums with a steady, pragmatic energy, supporting a population that values the integrity of a day’s labor. Alvin maintains a character defined by this transition, balancing the memory of seasonal harvests with the mechanical precision of contemporary business. The rhythms of the workday are marked by the movement of goods and the quiet hum of machinery, reflecting a community that has always preferred to build rather than to boast.

Alvin possesses a distinct cultural gravity, defined by the people who walk its streets with an unassuming sense of belonging. The local spirit is perhaps best captured during the annual celebrations that draw neighbors together, turning public spaces into gatherings of shared history and collective anticipation. Notable landmarks stand as markers of a long-standing commitment to education and local identity, serving as focal points for those who call this place home. Baseball legend Nolan Ryan famously left an indelible mark on the sporting consciousness here, his influence echoing through the local fields where young players learn the discipline of the game. Life in Alvin moves with a measured, deliberate pace, where the evening light softens the edges of the world and invites a moment of genuine, silent reflection.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Confederate Cemetery (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 324° NW
Prairie Dog Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 246° SW
National Oak Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 255° W
Bob S. Owen Pool (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 240° SW
Marina Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 273° W
Old City Cemetery (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 230° SW
Cummings-Smith House (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 259° W
Alvin Museum (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 205° SW
Bayou Safari Wildlife Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 3.3 mi, 083° E
Perry House (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 011° N
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.3 mi, 145° SE · 193k acres
Frank J. Brown Heritage Museum and Barn (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 013° N
Star Cinema Grill (Cinema) — 9.5 mi, 028° NE
Pearland Premiere Cinema 6 (Cinema) — 10.3 mi, 334° NW
Break Free Escape Room (Attraction) — 10.8 mi, 040° NE
Jack Brooks Park (State Park) — 11.0 mi, 108° E
Space Center Theater (Attraction) — 11.6 mi, 041° NE
International Space Station (Attraction) — 11.6 mi, 041° NE
Astronaut Gallery (Attraction) — 11.6 mi, 041° NE
Spiritus Mundi (Public Artwork) — 13.2 mi, 035° NE
Center Stage Gallry (Gallery) — 13.4 mi, 307° NW
Bay Area Museum (Museum) — 13.6 mi, 043° NE
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.2 mi, 173° S · 140k acres
Pasadena Little Theater (Theatre) — 16.7 mi, 010° N
Slocomb Auditorium (Theatre) — 17.6 mi, 022° N
Brazos Bend State Park (State Park) — 19.6 mi, 264° W

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