Explore Brookshire, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Brookshire, 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 Brookshire.
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 | Brookshire |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Waller County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.786064 |
| Longitude | -95.951066 |
| Population | 5,066 |
| Density | 451.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 77423 |
| Area Code | 281 |
| County Seat | Hempstead |
| School District | Royal Independent School District |
Brookshire anchors the expansive landscape of the Texas plains, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky holds a profound, quiet depth during the golden hour. It lies 7.3 miles north-northwest of Fulshear, TX (from Fulshear, TX: bearing 335°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west of Katy. The terrain surrounding Brookshire remains largely defined by the steady, modest flow of Brookshire Creek, which meanders through the landscape just one mile from the center. To the west, the gentle rise of Pool Hill provides a subtle relief against the flatness of the surrounding prairie. Travelers seeking a moment of respite often visit Longenbaugh Park, which serves as a central green space for those observing the local flora. Further afield, the landscape shifts toward the trails of the Stephen F Austin State Historical Park Trail, which offer a glimpse into the regional topography.
Agriculture and logistics define the economic pulse of Brookshire, drawing upon a legacy of land stewardship that has persisted through generations. Early industry relied heavily on the fertile soil and the proximity of the railway, which transformed the region into a vital distribution point for the surrounding counties. Today, the economy has diversified to include significant warehousing and transportation sectors that take advantage of the open, accessible plains. Local enterprise maintains a steady, industrious pace, reflecting a commitment to the practical demands of the modern regional trade. The fiber of the economy remains tied to the land, ensuring that the development of Brookshire stays grounded in its foundational commercial strengths.
Cultural life in Brookshire moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, marked by community gatherings that emphasize a shared sense of place. Residents often find common ground during local events that celebrate the harvest or honor the regional spirit of independence. The area maintains a connection to the past through its quiet neighborhoods, where the architecture reflects a mid-century sensibility adapted to the Texas climate. While Brookshire is not defined by the presence of global celebrities, it has fostered a culture of resilience and neighborly cooperation that remains its most enduring trait. The atmosphere remains one of honest simplicity, where the light at dusk settles over the fields in a way that makes the evening feel permanent and profound.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brookshire, Texas. Coordinates: 29.786064, -95.951066. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Brookshire includes the ZIP code (77423), telephone area code (281), county seat of Waller County (Hempstead), and school district assignment (Royal Independent School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |