Clear Lake Area Texas Map

About Clear Lake Area, Texas

Clear Lake Area is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 86,000. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Clear Lake Area is located at 29.5775°N, 95.1220°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77058.

Clear Lake Area hums with a unique blend of coastal breeze and suburban sprawl. It lies 5.1 miles north-north-west of League City, TX (from League City, TX: bearing 341°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-south-east of Pasadena. The landscape here is a study in flatness, punctuated by the shimmering expanse of the eponymous lake, a vast, shallow basin that reflects the immense Texas sky in shifting hues of cerulean and pale gold. Marsh grasses, a deep, reedy green, fringe its edges, giving way to manicured lawns and the occasional stand of live oaks, their branches gnarled and draped with Spanish moss. The air, especially in the humid mornings, carries the faint scent of salt and sun-baked asphalt, a peculiar perfume that defines the rhythm of life in this stretch of Harris County. This region's story is intrinsically tied to the water and the sky, a narrative that began with humble fishing villages and blossomed into a global hub for space exploration. The establishment of the Johnson Space Center here in the 1960s fundamentally altered the character of Clear Lake Area, drawing in engineers, scientists, and dreamers from across the nation, infusing the local economy with a high-tech dynamism that still resonates today. Beyond the rockets and research, the Clear Lake Area retains a connection to its maritime roots, with marinas bustling with sailboats and pleasure craft, and a local economy that still supports a vibrant fishing charter industry, a gentle reminder of the land's original bounty.

About This Clear Lake Area Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clear Lake Area, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.577499, -95.12201. 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 Clear Lake Area and Harris County.

Detailed location data for Clear Lake Area includes the ZIP code (77062), 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 Clear Lake Area is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.