Barker Texas Map

About Barker, Texas

Barker is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,600. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Barker is located at 29.7844°N, 95.6849°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77413.

Barker lies in a region where the humid breath of the Gulf Coast begins to assert its influence, a landscape of low-lying terrain crisscrossed by bayous and drainage canals that snake through patches of dense, verdant woodland. It lies 6.4 miles north of Mission Bend, TX (from Mission Bend, TX: bearing 349°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-west of Alief. The air here, especially in the languid afternoons, carries the faint, sweet perfume of unseen blossoms and the earthy tang of damp soil, a constant reminder of the water that shapes every contour of the land. Cypress trees, their knees like ancient, gnarled knuckles, stand sentinel along the water's edge, their branches draped with Spanish moss that sways with the slightest breeze, lending an almost spectral beauty to the wetlands. The sky, a vast canvas of pale blue, often holds a painterly quality at dusk, with clouds catching the last rays of the sun in hues of apricot and rose, a gentle spectacle that marks the end of each day. The story of Barker is intrinsically tied to the development of transportation and the fertile, if sometimes challenging, land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture and the proximity to vital waterways, established a presence here, their efforts gradually shaping the character of the locality. The local economy, once heavily reliant on the bounty of the land and its natural resources, has evolved, though a connection to its agricultural roots remains palpable, particularly in the surrounding rural edges. The persistent presence of water, both a blessing for its fertility and a constant consideration for its management, has informed the engineering and infrastructure of Barker, with an intricate network of channels and levees serving as a testament to human ingenuity in harmony with the natural environment. While no grand monuments define its skyline, the quiet hum of everyday life, the persistent presence of water, and the enduring spirit of its residents imbue Barker with its own unique, understated charm.

About This Barker Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Barker, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Barker and Harris County.

Detailed location data for Barker includes the ZIP code (77094), telephone area code (713, 832, 281, 346), county seat of Harris County (Houston), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Barker is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.