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Houston Texas Map

Explore Houston, 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.

Interactive Map of Houston, Texas

How to Use This Houston, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Houston, 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 Houston.

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	Houston
State	Texas (TX)
County	Harris County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.785743
Longitude	-95.388806
Population	2,304,580
Density	1389.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	77002, 77069, 77001, 77003, 77004
Area Code	713, 832, 281, 346
County Seat	Houston
School District	Houston Independent School District

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. With a population of 2,304,580, it is one of the largest cities in Texas. The population density is 1389.4 people per km². Houston is located at 29.7857°N, 95.3888°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Houston is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 77002, 77069, 77001.

Houston occupies a vast, low-lying expanse of coastal prairie where the humid air often carries the heavy, salt-tinged promise of the nearby open waters. It lies 5.3 miles northeast of West University Place, TX (from West University Place, TX: bearing 54°T), and is situated 7.0 miles northeast of Bellaire. The landscape is defined by the slow, deliberate movement of the Buffalo Bayou, which cuts a winding path through the urban terrain and serves as a vital artery for the region. While the topography remains largely flat, the ground dips occasionally into depressions like Yates Gully, and the distant presence of Brady Island adds a subtle complexity to the local hydrology. At dusk, the light catches the surface of the water, turning the reeds and grasses a deep, bruised gold as the horizon flattens into an endless, expansive sky.

Houston traces its origins to the mid-1830s, when land speculators recognized the potential of the bayou as a conduit for trade and commerce. The early settlers saw in the marshy, wooded banks an opportunity to build a gateway to the wider world, establishing a hub that would eventually grow into a sprawling metropolis. Market Square Park serves as the historic anchor of this development, marking the site where the early pulse of the settlement first quickened. Over the decades, the evolution of the site from a speculative venture into a major center of industry has been marked by a relentless, forward-leaning ambition that continues to define the spirit of the people who reside here.

Economic vitality in Houston remains tethered to the energy sector, though it has diversified into a sprawling network of aerospace, healthcare, and global trade. The presence of Sheldon Reservoir provides a necessary resource for the surrounding industrial infrastructure, supporting a complex web of pipelines and refineries that define the skyline. Education plays an essential role in this ecosystem, with institutions like Rice University and the University of Houston training the next generation of engineers and thinkers who will navigate the future of the regional economy. This infrastructure is further stitched together by a massive array of highways and transit systems, facilitating the daily movement of a diverse workforce across the plains.

Cultural expression in Houston finds its voice in the fervor of its sports teams, such as the Astros, the Rockets, and the Texans, which command the attention of the populace throughout the changing seasons. The Brock Elementary SPARK Park Trail provides a quiet space for residents to traverse the landscape, while the city’s many festivals reflect the vibrant, multicultural identity of its inhabitants. Famous figures such as the singer Beyoncé have emerged from this environment, carrying the influence of the region's unique climate and character into the global consciousness. Throughout the year, the proximity to the Turkey Bend Cutoff and the expansive, humid heat of the summer create an atmosphere that is both demanding and deeply rewarding for those who call the region home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Art Car Museum (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 163° S
Buffalo Bayou Park (Nature Reserve) — 1.8 mi, 182° S
Discovery Green (Park) — 2.6 mi, 141° SE
The Menil Collection (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 175° S
Downtown Aquarium (Aquarium) — 2.6 mi, 146° SE
Sam Houston Park (Historic Site) — 2.6 mi, 146° SE
Heritage Society (Historic Site) — 2.6 mi, 146° SE
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 192° S
Rothko Chapel (Art / Cultural Centre) — 2.7 mi, 175° S
Children's Museum Houston (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 188° S
Holocaust Museum Houston (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 188° S
Minute Maid Park (Stadium) — 2.8 mi, 135° SE
Toyota Center (Stadium) — 2.9 mi, 147° SE
Houston Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.6 mi, 185° S
The Health Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 185° S
Miller Outdoor Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 4.7 mi, 185° S
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park (Landmark) — 4.7 mi, 238° SW
Houston Museum of Natural Science (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 163° S
National Museum of Funeral History (Museum) — 15.2 mi, 001° N
Space Center Houston (Museum) — 23.9 mi, 133° SE
Banana Dolphin (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 217° SW
Stude Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 149° SE
Mulcahy House (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 306° NW
John Milroy House (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 305° NW
White Oak Parkway (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 132° SE
Heights High School Theatre (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 339° N
St. Mark's United Methodist Church (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 064° NE
Houston Heights City Hall and Fire Station (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 309° NW
Montie Beach Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 027° NE
We Love Houston (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 235° SW
The Houston Saengenbund (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 332° NW
Buffalo Bayou Park - Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 169° S
'burp the Bayou' Red Button (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 137° SE
Bayou Music Center (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 141° SE
AMC Houston 8 (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 142° SE
Museum of Printing History (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 193° S
Bisong Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.4 mi, 121° SE
River Oaks Theater (Cinema) — 2.6 mi, 208° SW
Meow Wolf Houston (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 111° E
Butterfly garden (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 2.7 mi, 246° SW
Wetland Boardwalk (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 245° SW
Boardwalk Overlook (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 243° SW
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center (State Park) — 13.5 mi, 059° NE
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 34.0 mi, 156° SE · 193k acres
Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 34.7 mi, 074° E · 58k acres

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