Explore Fulshear, 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 Fulshear, 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 Fulshear.
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 | Fulshear |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Fort Bend County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.689513 |
| Longitude | -95.882379 |
| Population | 16,856 |
| Density | 540.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 77441 |
| Area Code | 281 |
| County Seat | Richmond |
| School District | Lamar Consolidated Independent School District |
Fulshear occupies a stretch of fertile prairie that captures the quiet transition between expansive flatlands and the gradual rise of the interior landscape. It lies 8.0 miles southwest of Katy, TX (from Katy, TX: bearing 214°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-southwest of Cinco Ranch. The horizon remains wide and unobstructed, save for the subtle elevation of Pool Hill standing three miles away as a landmark for those navigating the terrain. Bessies Creek winds through the land just one mile from the center, providing a slow-moving artery that nourishes the surrounding greenery. Residents often walk the trails near Unknown Park, where the local wildlife finds refuge in two miles of preserved open space. The light at dusk here possesses a particular clarity, turning the tall grasses into shades of amber and gold that emphasize the vast, inland nature of the region.
Fulshear traces its origins back to a time when agricultural pursuits defined the rhythm of daily life and shaped the early settlement patterns. Farmers once relied on the rich soil for cotton and cattle, a legacy that remains visible in the expansive plots of land surrounding the modern developments. While the local economy has shifted toward residential growth and diverse professional services, the connection to the land persists in the deliberate preservation of open fields. This evolution from a quiet farming outpost to a growing center of commerce reflects a careful balance between progress and the preservation of historical roots. The industry here now supports a growing population, yet the pace of life maintains a measured, deliberate quality that honors the work of those who first cleared the brush.
Cultural character in Fulshear manifests through a shared appreciation for the slower, intentional pace of life that defines the local atmosphere. Gatherings often center around seasonal events that bring neighbors together under the expansive sky, fostering a sense of belonging that feels both modern and deeply rooted. While many residents appreciate the quietude, the area has also been home to notable figures such as the professional football player Marcus Cannon, who brought national attention to his hometown. Landmarks throughout the area serve as reminders of the past, standing alongside new schools and public spaces that accommodate the needs of a changing demographic. The air here carries a distinct stillness during the early morning, offering a sensory experience that grounds the spirit in the reality of the present moment.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fulshear, Texas. Coordinates: 29.689513, -95.882379. 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 Fulshear includes the ZIP code (77441), telephone area code (281), county seat of Fort Bend County (Richmond), and school district assignment (Lamar Consolidated 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. |