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Baytown Texas Map

Explore Baytown, 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 Baytown, Texas

How to Use This Baytown, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	29.759552
Longitude	-94.9681
Population	83,701
Density	873.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	77520, 77523, 77521, 77522
Area Code	281
County Seat	Houston
School District	Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District

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About Baytown, Texas

Baytown is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 83,701. The population density is 873.4 people per km². Baytown is located at 29.7596°N, 94.9681°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Baytown is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 77520, 77523, 77521.

Baytown occupies a low-lying, expansive stretch of terrain where the horizon feels deliberately wide, offering a stillness that seems to absorb the heavy, salt-touched air. It lies 5.4 miles north-northeast of La Porte, TX (from La Porte, TX: bearing 28°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east-southeast of Channelview. The landscape is shaped by the subtle proximity of Tabbs Bay, which lends a maritime quality to the atmosphere, drawing the tides close enough to influence the damp, rich soil. Goose Creek winds its way through the local terrain, carving a quiet path that serves as a constant, fluid reminder of the water’s persistent presence. Beyond the immediate flatlands, the elevation rises slightly toward Barbers Hill, providing a modest break in the otherwise level topography. Within the boundaries of Bicentennial Park, the land offers a sense of reprieve, while the nearby Pine Gully basin catches the runoff of seasonal rains, and the distant silhouette of Hog Island marks the transition between the solid earth and the shifting, brackish waters.

Development in Baytown grew from the convergence of several smaller settlements that merged as the twentieth century brought a new, industrial gravity to the region. The early pioneers were drawn to the intersection of fertile land and accessible waterways, establishing a life rooted in the cultivation of the surrounding prairie and the navigation of the coastal channels. Over time, the modest clusters of homes and small trading posts evolved into a unified entity, driven by the discovery of natural resources that transformed the local character from agrarian to industrious. This process of integration allowed Baytown to preserve the memory of its disparate beginnings even as it solidified its identity as a singular, cohesive municipality. The historical narrative of the place is one of steady, purposeful expansion, reflecting the ambition of those who first recognized the potential inherent in the convergence of these waters.

Industry serves as the primary pulse of Baytown, with massive refining and petrochemical facilities defining the skyline and providing a sturdy foundation for the local economy. These sprawling complexes require a sophisticated network of infrastructure, including extensive pipelines and shipping channels that facilitate the movement of goods toward the open water. Educational needs are met by the local community college, which functions as a central resource for workforce development and technical training, ensuring that the labor force remains aligned with the specialized demands of the regional economy. While the work is often demanding, the daily rhythm of the citizenry is punctuated by the steady hum of commerce, creating an environment where the pragmatic nature of the energy sector dictates the pace of progress. The interplay between the infrastructure and the surrounding environment suggests a life lived in constant, deliberate motion.

Cultural life in Baytown finds its expression in a shared devotion to high school athletics, where Friday evenings are marked by a collective focus on the local football stadium. Annual festivals bring the population together, transforming public spaces into vibrant gathering points that celebrate the seasonal shifts and the unique heritage of the coast. Residents often spend their leisure hours exploring the natural trails of Bicentennial Park or observing the avian life that frequents the marshy edges of the bay. Notable figures associated with the area, such as the athlete Brian Jordan, reflect the determination and competitive spirit often cultivated in these classrooms and playing fields. The character of the people remains grounded and unpretentious, finding beauty in the way the late afternoon light catches the silver tanks of the refineries or the quiet, enduring grace of the water as it moves toward the bay.

Nearby Outdoor Places

League of Women Voters Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 223° SW
West Fork of Goose Creek Stream Future Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 230° SW
North Little League Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 348° N
The Baytown Sun (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 202° S
Grays Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 354° N
Memorial Baptist Church (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 192° S
Humble Oil & Refining Company (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 259° W
Baytown Historical Museum (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 184° S
Cedar Bayou Stadium (Stadium) — 2.0 mi, 103° E
The Crib (Historic Castle / Fort) — 4.9 mi, 157° SE
Tracey's Theatre (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 270° W
Kaminski Park (State Park) — 6.4 mi, 315° NW
Barbers Hill-Mont Belvieu Museum (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 042° NE
Ingenia Polymers Houston (Attraction) — 10.4 mi, 269° W
Kinder Morgan Coal Terminal (Viewpoint) — 11.0 mi, 266° W
Slocomb Auditorium (Theatre) — 11.1 mi, 232° SW
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center (State Park) — 12.9 mi, 304° NW
Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.2 mi, 044° NE · 58k acres
Proctor Museum of Natural Science (Museum) — 13.3 mi, 278° W
Bay Area Museum (Museum) — 14.5 mi, 205° SW
Spiritus Mundi (Public Artwork) — 14.6 mi, 213° SW
Pasadena Historical Museum (Museum) — 14.9 mi, 257° W
Mission Briefing Center (Attraction) — 16.3 mi, 209° SW
7 Starship Gallery (Attraction) — 16.3 mi, 209° SW
Mission Mars (Attraction) — 16.3 mi, 209° SW
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.0 mi, 118° SE · 113k acres

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