Crosby Texas Map

About Crosby, Texas

Crosby is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,617. The population density is 526.8 people per km². Crosby is located at 29.9119°N, 95.0622°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77532.

Crosby sprawls across a landscape where the flat, rich earth meets a sky that seems to stretch in all directions, a vast canvas of blue often punctuated by the slow drift of cumulus clouds. It lies 9.1 miles south-east of Atascocita, TX (from Atascocita, TX: bearing 131°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-north-east of Channelview. The air here, even on a bright afternoon, carries a certain humid weight, a constant reminder of the proximity to the Gulf, and the very soil itself, dark and loamy, seems to hold the memory of countless seasons of growth and decay. Stunted pines and tenacious oaks cling to the slightly elevated ridges, their branches bent by prevailing winds, while lower-lying areas often pool with water, reflecting the immense heavens in their still, dark surfaces. The character of Crosby is one of quiet resilience, a place that has learned to live with the land's generous but sometimes demanding nature, where the scent of pine needles mingles with the distant hum of industry. The history of Crosby is deeply entwined with the bounty and challenges of East Texas's natural resources, its origins linked to the timber and later the oil booms that shaped so much of this region. For generations, the economy has been sustained by the land's offerings, from logging operations that cleared vast swathes to the discovery of Black Gold that brought a surge of activity and a distinct, gritty energy. A distinctive feature of Crosby is its connection to the waterways, the creeks and bayous that snake through the terrain, serving as both vital arteries and reminders of nature's enduring power, their banks often a riot of wild growth. Life in Crosby moves at a deliberate pace, dictated less by the frantic rush of a metropolis and more by the rhythm of the sun’s arc across the expansive sky and the quiet hum of a community that has found its own enduring place.

About This Crosby Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crosby, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.911888, -95.062151. 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 Crosby and Harris County.

Detailed location data for Crosby includes the ZIP code (77532), telephone area code (281), county seat of Harris County (Houston), and school district assignment (Crosby Independent School District). 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 Crosby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.