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Manvel Texas Map

Explore Manvel, 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 Manvel, Texas

How to Use This Manvel, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	29.485422
Longitude	-95.362322
Population	9,992
Density	140.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	77578
Area Code	281
County Seat	Angleton
School District	Alvin Independent School District

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About Manvel, Texas

Manvel is a locality in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,992. The population density is 140.6 people per km². Manvel is located at 29.4854°N, 95.3623°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Manvel is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 77578.

Manvel occupies a sprawling expanse of flat, fertile prairie that stretches toward the horizon under a vast and unencumbered sky. It lies 3.7 miles east-southeast of Iowa Colony, TX (from Iowa Colony, TX: bearing 111°T), and is situated 8.2 miles south-southwest of Pearland. The land around Manvel remains defined by the slow, deliberate movement of Chocolate Bayou, which winds through the terrain only a mile away. To the northwest, the earth rises subtly toward the distant elevation of Nash Dome, while the surrounding plains offer an open, quiet clarity to the landscape. Four miles from the center, the quiet trails of Croix Park provide a space for the native grasses to sway in the humid afternoon breeze. Those who walk the local paths often notice how the light at dusk turns the tall prairie stalks into a shimmering, golden bronze before the evening settles in.

Manvel traces its roots to the early expansion of the regional rail lines, which transformed the quiet farmland into a hub for agricultural commerce and development. The local economy has evolved from its agrarian beginnings into a broader landscape of residential growth and light industry that supports a growing population. Many residents find work in the specialized sectors that have emerged as the region shifts away from strictly rural pursuits toward a more modern, suburban infrastructure. The work ethic here remains tied to the history of the soil, with a persistent focus on development and the careful management of local resources. Even as new construction changes the silhouette of the horizon, the underlying rhythm of the workday reflects a steady, disciplined commitment to steady growth.

Manvel maintains a distinct cultural character defined by a balance between its deep-rooted traditions and the influx of families seeking a slower pace of life. Residents often gather for local events that emphasize community connection, fostering a sense of belonging that persists despite the rapid changes in the surrounding landscape. While the area lacks the fame of major urban centers, the quiet pride of the people who call Manvel home is evident in the well-maintained public spaces and local meeting grounds. The proximity to natural areas like Croix Park encourages a lifestyle that values time spent outdoors, away from the constant noise of the wider world. Life here moves with a thoughtful, measured cadence, leaving space for the simple beauty of a clear, expansive morning or the quiet transition into a dark, star-filled night.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Croix Park (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 323° NW
Center Stage Gallry (Gallery) — 4.6 mi, 329° NW
Delores Fenwick Nature Center (Local Conservation Area) — 4.9 mi, 037° NE
Pearland Dad's Club (Local Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 028° NE
Hickory Slough Sportsplex (Local Recreation) — 5.8 mi, 014° N
Pearland Premiere Cinema 6 (Cinema) — 6.3 mi, 037° NE
The Fitzgerald and Fenn Families (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 286° W
Duke Community (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 286° W
Daniel Perry (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 286° W
Tom Bass Regional Park (Local Park) — 6.9 mi, 001° N
Alvin Museum (Museum) — 9.6 mi, 129° SE
Perry House (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 073° E
Frank J. Brown Heritage Museum and Barn (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 073° E
Bayou Safari Wildlife Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 12.2 mi, 108° E
Brazos Bend State Park (State Park) — 12.7 mi, 241° SW
3 Musicians (Public Artwork) — 13.0 mi, 310° NW
Star Cinema Grill (Cinema) — 13.4 mi, 072° E
Break Free Escape Room (Attraction) — 15.8 mi, 075° E
TXU Energy presents Mythical Realms (Attraction) — 15.9 mi, 353° N
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.1 mi, 130° SE · 193k acres
Lucian and Nancy Morrison Theater (Theatre) — 16.1 mi, 351° N
Frog Wall (Attraction) — 16.3 mi, 352° N
Main Street Theater (Theatre) — 16.3 mi, 348° N
Cordovan Art School (Arts Centre) — 16.4 mi, 297° NW
Bob Fowler Collection (Gallery) — 16.4 mi, 004° N
Jack Brooks Park (State Park) — 20.2 mi, 112° E
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.9 mi, 158° S · 140k acres

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