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Bay City Texas Map

Explore Bay City, 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 Bay City, Texas

How to Use This Bay City, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	28.982756
Longitude	-95.969402
Population	18,061
Density	752.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	77414, 77404
Area Code	281
County Seat	Bay City
School District	Bay City Independent School District

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About Bay City, Texas

Bay City is a locality in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 18,061. The population density is 752.4 people per km². Bay City is located at 28.9828°N, 95.9694°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bay City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 77414, 77404.

Bay City sits firmly upon the expansive, flat plains of the region, defined by an horizon that stretches wide and uninterrupted under a vast, pale sky. It lies 23.4 miles southeast of El Campo, TX (from El Campo, TX: bearing 129°T), and is situated 16.8 miles west-southwest of Sweeny. Cottonwood Creek winds its path through the landscape, acting as a steady, quiet companion to the fields and residential streets that define the local topography. Residents often find their way to Gusman Park, an accessible space that offers a pause from the heat of the afternoon sun. Those seeking the stillness of deeper waters might venture five miles to Jennings Lake, where the surface reflects the changing colors of the seasons. To the far distance, the silhouette of Pepper Hill breaks the monotony of the plains, serving as a rare, elevated marker in an otherwise level world.

Agriculture and the industrious spirit of the energy sector form the bedrock upon which Bay City built its enduring economic identity. Generations of families have worked the fertile soil, turning the land into a productive engine that sustains the regional economy through careful cultivation. Over time, the rise of industrial facilities brought new technical demands, diversifying the labor force beyond the traditional boundaries of farm and ranch life. This transition encouraged a methodical, deliberate pace of work that values reliability and practical skill above all else. The local commerce remains deeply connected to these foundational industries, ensuring that the livelihood of the people stays rooted in the physical realities of the terrain.

Bay City maintains a distinct cultural character shaped by the intersection of agrarian traditions and a resilient, modern outlook. Community life often centers around local gatherings and regional festivals that bring neighbors together to share in the simple rhythm of the calendar year. While many individuals have contributed to the local fabric, the community takes pride in its heritage and the quiet, persistent effort of those who call these plains home. Landmarks throughout the area serve as silent witnesses to the passage of time, grounding the residents in a shared sense of place. The atmosphere remains one of focused activity, where the light at dusk settles softly over the rooftops and reminds everyone of the steady, unpretentious nature of their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Matagorda County (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 047° NE
Ira Ingram, First Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 254° W
Bay City Post Office (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 277° W
Southern Pacific Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 046° NE
Metal Rooster (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 086° E
Gusman Field & Sweeny Field & Young Field (Private Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 034° NE
Hardman Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 283° W
City Field (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 188° S
Hilliard Pool (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 222° SW
Spread Oaks Ranch (Park) — 5.0 mi, 318° NW
Site of Caney Post Office (Historic Ruins) — 7.2 mi, 101° E
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.9 mi, 065° NE · 193k acres
Historica;Marker (Historic Ruins) — 14.0 mi, 223° SW
Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.3 mi, 148° SE · 13k acres
Mad Island Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 19.8 mi, 188° S
Columbia Historical Museum Association (Museum) — 22.5 mi, 060° NE
Showplace 3 (Cinema) — 24.3 mi, 307° NW
Shark Stadium (Stadium) — 24.8 mi, 221° SW
El Campo Museum of Art, History, and Natural Science (Museum) — 25.0 mi, 310° NW
Wharton County Historical Museum (Museum) — 26.0 mi, 343° N
20th Century Technology Museum (Museum) — 26.0 mi, 343° N
AMC Classic Brazos 14 (Cinema) — 31.2 mi, 081° E
Sea Center Texas (Aquarium) — 31.7 mi, 086° E
Alden B. Dow Office Museum (Museum) — 31.7 mi, 083° E
Formosa-Tejano Wetlands Viewing Platform (Viewpoint) — 32.3 mi, 247° SW
Brazos Bend State Park (State Park) — 33.0 mi, 038° NE
Fairgrounds Auditorium (Arts Centre) — 35.4 mi, 070° E
Hopper Stadium (Stadium) — 36.0 mi, 092° E

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