Forest Heights Texas Map
Forest Heights, Texas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Forest Heights, Orange County.
Interactive Map of Forest Heights, Texas
| City | Forest Heights |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Orange |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.238262 |
| Longitude | -93.758778 |
| Population | 1,795 |
| Density | 225.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Forest Heights, Texas
Forest Heights is a locality in Orange County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,795. The population density is 225.3 people per km². Forest Heights is located at 30.2383°N, 93.7588°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77632.
Forest Heights unfolds onto a landscape of subtle, verdant swells, a place where the air hangs heavy with the scent of pine and damp earth, particularly after a summer shower. It lies 23.0 miles east-north-east of Beaumont, TX (from Beaumont, TX: bearing 63°T), and is situated 6.9 miles east-north-east of Mauriceville. Dense stands of mature trees, predominantly pine and oak, create a dappled canopy overhead, filtering the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor. Beneath this leafy roof, the terrain gently slopes, hinting at the slow, patient work of water over millennia, with occasional clearings revealing patches of native grasses and wildflowers that hum with the quiet industry of insects. The character of Forest Heights is one of quietude, a place where the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a bird are the dominant sounds, imbuing everyday life with a sense of calm repose. The history of Forest Heights is inextricably linked to the abundant natural resources that have shaped its economy and character. Logging and timber production were early pillars, their legacy still visible in the weathered barns and the enduring presence of sawmills that once dotted the landscape. More recently, the proximity to the petrochemical industry of the broader region has brought new economic currents, though Forest Heights itself retains a distinct identity, less a hub of industry and more a community that benefits from its proximity. The waterways, like the nearby Sabine River, have always been vital arteries, facilitating trade and offering recreational pursuits that are deeply ingrained in the local culture. There is a palpable sense of continuity here, a feeling that the land itself has witnessed generations come and go, each leaving their mark in subtle, enduring ways.
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About This Forest Heights Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Forest Heights, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Forest Heights and Orange County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Forest Heights is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Forest Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
