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Aransas Pass Texas Map

Explore Aransas Pass, 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 Aransas Pass, Texas

How to Use This Aransas Pass, Texas Map

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

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	Aransas Pass
State	Texas (TX)
County	San Patricio County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	27.89021
Longitude	-97.118465
Population	7,941
Density	243.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	78336, 78335, 78373
Area Code	830
County Seat	Sinton
School District	Aransas Pass Independent School District

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About Aransas Pass, Texas

Aransas Pass is a locality in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,941. The population density is 243.9 people per km². Aransas Pass is located at 27.8902°N, 97.1185°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Aransas Pass is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 78336, 78335, 78373.

Aransas Pass stretches across the coastal plain where the low, salt-dusted horizon meets the wide expanse of the sky. It lies 9.6 miles southwest of Rockport, TX (from Rockport, TX: bearing 217°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-northeast of Ingleside. The landscape remains defined by the proximity of Conn Brown Harbor, which serves as a quiet anchor for the local maritime rhythm. Beyond the developed edges, the terrain opens into a flat, expansive vista that feels particularly vast during the golden hour when light catches the reeds. Travelers might notice the subtle shift in the air as they head toward the water, passing through the quiet grounds of Unnamed Park. Further out, the landscape holds the quiet presence of Stedman Island and the distant, shallow basin known as Estes Flats.

Aransas Pass grew from the necessity of trade and the stubborn perseverance of those who looked to the water for their livelihood. The local economy has long been anchored by industries that rely on the deep-water access provided by the harbor, fostering a steady, industrious spirit among the residents. While the bustle of maritime transport and commercial fishing remains a constant, the pace of life maintains a deliberate, unhurried quality. The history of the place is not found in grand monuments, but in the enduring utility of the docks and the small businesses that support the working waterfront. Even as modern demands shift, the reliance on the surrounding aquatic resources continues to shape the economic identity of the area.

Aransas Pass carries a cultural character forged by the salt air and the honest labor of people who understand the temperament of the coast. Residents often gather for local events that celebrate the bounty of the water, fostering a sense of connection that spans generations. While the region lacks the vertical drama of Fourmile Hill, which sits far to the west, the flat, open geography invites a contemplative, wide-angle view of the world. Those seeking recreation often follow the path of the Mustang Island State Park Trail, enjoying the transition between the solid earth and the fluid boundary of the coast. Though no towering peaks define the skyline, the honest, unadorned beauty of the land provides a steady backdrop for those who call Aransas Pass their own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Red Fish Bay State Scientific Area (Recreation Easement) — locality lies within
P.J.'s Marina (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 090° E
Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 0.6 mi, 012° N
Conn Brown Harbor Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 304° NW
G.e. "bill" Minter Shrimp Industry Founder (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 301° NW
Seaman's Memorial Tower (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 303° NW
Terminal Railroad (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 295° NW
Aransas Pass Community Park (Local Park) — 2.1 mi, 261° W
Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture (Local Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 168° S
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 151° SE
WWII Bunker Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 5.5 mi, 134° SE
I.B. Magee Jr Beach Park and Horace Caldwell Pier (Local Recreation) — 5.7 mi, 137° SE
Ingleside on the Bay Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 248° W
Azul Bay (Conservation Area) — 7.7 mi, 354° N
Texas Maritime Museum (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 024° NE
Mustang Island State Park (State Park) — 12.2 mi, 192° S
Rockport Birding & Kajak Adventures (Attraction) — 13.8 mi, 021° N
Giant milk bottle (Public Artwork) — 16.9 mi, 255° W
Fan Pavillion (Attraction) — 17.5 mi, 253° W
Museum Of Hispanic Culture (Museum) — 17.9 mi, 251° W
Taft Blackland Museum (Museum) — 17.9 mi, 290° W
Tejano Civil Rights Museum (Museum) — 17.9 mi, 251° W
K Space Contemporary (Gallery) — 18.0 mi, 249° W
Goose Island State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 18.0 mi, 024° NE
Mesquite Street Comedy Club (Theatre) — 18.1 mi, 249° W
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.7 mi, 030° NE · 298k acres
Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation (Nature Reserve) — 25.4 mi, 309° NW
Padre Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 25.8 mi, 199° S · 262k acres
Bulldog Stadium (Stadium) — 41.7 mi, 262° W
Buffalo Lake Overlook, Guadalupe Delta WMA (Nature Reserve) — 45.8 mi, 022° N

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