Edgewood Texas Map

About Edgewood, Texas

Edgewood is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. Edgewood is located at 29.6707°N, 95.3435°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75117.

Edgewood lies in a region where the coastal plain begins its slow, almost imperceptible rise towards the inland heights. It lies 6.5 miles south of Houston, TX (from Houston, TX: bearing 169°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west of Pasadena. Here, the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, a humid embrace that softens the edges of the day. Broadleaf trees, their canopies a deep, verdant mass, form a dense understory, punctuated by the occasional sun-drenched clearing where wild grasses whisper secrets to the breeze. The land itself possesses a subtle, yielding quality, hinting at the slow processes of sedimentation and the patient work of water over millennia. Even the light, as it filters through the dense foliage, seems to acquire a diffused, almost liquid character, painting the forest floor in shifting patterns of emerald and gold. This land, once crisscrossed by trails of indigenous peoples, was later shaped by the humble aspirations of settlers drawn to its fertile, though often waterlogged, soil. The early economy of Edgewood was rooted in the land, with timber operations and small-scale farming defining its initial character. Though the deep woods have receded, the echo of those early industries can still be felt, a quiet resonance beneath the hum of modern life. Today, Edgewood’s economy is more varied, a blend of local businesses catering to the needs of its residents and a growing presence of industries that leverage the region's strategic position. The nearby bayous and waterways, once vital arteries for commerce and travel, now offer a different kind of solace, their still waters reflecting the vast Texas sky, a constant reminder of the enduring natural beauty that anchors Edgewood.

About This Edgewood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Edgewood, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.6707, -95.3435. 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 Edgewood and Harris County.

Detailed location data for Edgewood includes the ZIP code (77033), telephone area code (713, 832, 281, 346, 214, 469), county seat of Harris County (Houston), and school district assignment (Edgewood 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 Edgewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.