Groves Texas Map

About Groves, Texas

Groves is a locality in Jefferson County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 16,976. The population density is 1260.6 people per km². Groves is located at 29.9483°N, 93.9171°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77619.

Groves, a low-lying expanse of Southeast Texas, breathes the humid air of the Gulf Coast, its landscape a gentle surrender to the water. It lies 3.5 miles north-north-east of Port Arthur, TX (from Port Arthur, TX: bearing 12°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east-south-east of Nederland. Flat as a freshly ironed shirt, the terrain is a mosaic of dense pine forests, their needles whispering secrets in the perpetual breeze, and scattered marshy clearings where the earth holds moisture like a sponge. The sky above Groves often hangs heavy with moisture, promising rain that arrives not with a fury, but as a soft, pervasive dampness that clings to everything, making the green of the foliage impossibly vibrant. Sunlight, when it breaks through, filters through the pine canopy in shifting, golden shafts, illuminating the quiet stillness of the bayous that thread through the land like dark, sinuous veins. The history of Groves is intrinsically linked to the discovery and extraction of oil, a boom and bust rhythm that has shaped its character and economy for generations. This rich substratum has fueled a hardy, pragmatic spirit in its people, a resilience forged in the face of fluctuating fortunes. For many, the bayous and waterways that surround Groves have always been more than just scenery; they represent a vital artery for commerce and sustenance, though today the hum of industry, primarily petrochemical, is more dominant than the gentle lap of water against a skiff. The town carries the quiet dignity of a place that has seen significant change, its present a layered narrative of past endeavors and enduring, if understated, local traditions.

About This Groves Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Groves, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.94827, -93.917116. 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 Groves and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Groves includes the ZIP code (77619), telephone area code (281), county seat of Jefferson County (Beaumont), and school district assignment (Port Neches-Groves 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 Groves is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.