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Brenham Texas Map

Explore Brenham, 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 Brenham, Texas

How to Use This Brenham, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	30.166883
Longitude	-96.397744
Population	17,369
Density	516.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	77833, 77834
Area Code	409
County Seat	Brenham
School District	Brenham Independent School District

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About Brenham, Texas

Brenham is a locality in Washington County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 17,369. The population density is 516.8 people per km². Brenham is located at 30.1669°N, 96.3977°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Brenham is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 77833, 77834.

Brenham anchors itself firmly upon the verdant, rolling prairie landscape where the gentle Hog Branch meanders through the quiet earth. It lies 32.1 miles south of College Station, TX (from College Station, TX: bearing 187°T), and is situated 19.7 miles west-northwest of Hempstead. The horizon remains wide and unobstructed, save for the distant silhouette of Green Mountain rising thirteen miles away to offer a subtle definition to the sky. Residents often walk the grounds of Fireman’s Park, an essential public space where the light at dusk catches the long grasses in a display of soft, amber hues. Only twelve miles separate the quiet streets from the expansive waters of Somerville Lake, which provides a cooling presence during the heat of the summer months. To the north, the terrain dips into the subtle basin of North End Park, creating a natural low point that captures the morning dew and sustains the local woodland.

Brenham grew from the sturdy ambition of settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of this inland soil, long before the modern pace of commerce took hold. The local economy thrives on a unique blend of heritage production and manufacturing, famously centered around the cooling sweetness of ice cream and the robust output of regional industry. These enterprises have defined the economic pulse for generations, grounding the workforce in a tradition of steady, reliable labor. Small-scale farming remains a vital fiber of the region, where the seasons dictate the rhythm of planting and harvest across the open plains. History here is not merely a record of the past but a living influence that informs how the current market organizes its resources. The collective focus remains on sustaining a pragmatic prosperity that values both the artisan’s touch and the industrial machine.

Brenham carries a distinct cultural character defined by its blend of traditional roots and a persistent, quiet endurance. The local identity finds expression in community gatherings at Fireman’s Park, where the social life of the residents finds a common center. Notable landmarks serve as markers of local pride, grounding the daily experience in a recognizable, shared reality that feels both timeless and evolving. While the pace of life remains measured, the influence of figures like the legendary blues musician Blind Willie Johnson—who spent his final years in the region—adds a layer of resonant, soulful depth to the local heritage. This atmosphere persists in the way the air holds the scent of blooming wildflowers and the steady, unpretentious industry of the people. Brenham continues to balance its respect for tradition with an openness to the future, maintaining a quiet dignity in every season.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Texas Confederate County Commissioners Court (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 065° NE
Former Bank Building of Giddings & Giddings (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 252° W
Washington County Courthouse (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 353° N
Brenham Fine Arts League & Gallery (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 244° SW
Back Lot Gallery (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 180° S
Fireman's Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 341° N
Henderson Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 352° N
Giddings-Wilkin House Museum (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 032° NE
Hasskarl Tennis Courts (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 359° N
Hohlt Park (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 333° NW
Somerville Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 11.3 mi, 324° NW
Somerville Lake (Recreation Area) — 11.7 mi, 323° NW
Star of the Republic Museum (Museum) — 15.2 mi, 041° NE
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit (State Park) — 17.5 mi, 297° NW
Lake Somerville Trailway State Park (State Park) — 17.6 mi, 303° NW
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 18.1 mi, 300° NW
The La Bahia Pecan (Attraction) — 18.3 mi, 052° NE
Rifle Association Hall (Registered Battlefield) — 18.6 mi, 250° W
Somerville Historical Museum (Museum) — 19.6 mi, 342° N
Liendo Plantation, 1853 (Attraction) — 22.5 mi, 102° E
Round Top Area History Museum (Museum) — 22.9 mi, 250° W
Center for American History Winedale Historical Center (Museum) — 22.9 mi, 250° W
Miller's Theater (Cinema) — 24.0 mi, 050° NE
The Dime Box (Public Artwork) — 28.6 mi, 297° NW
Waller ISD Stadium (Stadium) — 29.7 mi, 102° E
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.3 mi, 169° S · 21k acres
Stephen F. Austin (Attraction) — 30.7 mi, 144° SE
Sam Houston National Forest (National Forest) — 42.0 mi, 058° NE · 163k acres
Little Lake Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 45.0 mi, 058° NE · 3,956 acres
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 56.2 mi, 154° SE · 193k acres

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