Explore Navasota, 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 Navasota, 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 Navasota.
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 | Navasota |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Grimes County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.387984 |
| Longitude | -96.087735 |
| Population | 7,643 |
| Density | 359.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 77868 |
| Area Code | 409 |
| County Seat | Anderson |
| School District | Navasota Independent School District |
Navasota anchors itself firmly within a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Cedar Creek, which meanders past the town to shape the local drainage and terrain. It lies 22.1 miles southeast of College Station, TX (from College Station, TX: bearing 138°T), and is situated 26.0 miles southeast of Bryan. The surrounding countryside consists of fertile plains that stretch toward the horizon, far from any maritime influence, while Red Gully sits ten miles away as a testament to the erosion of these ancient, sun-baked soils. During the golden hour, the light catches the tall grasses in a way that turns the entire expanse into a sea of amber and bronze. Residents often find recreation at the Navasota Skate Park, which serves as a central point for active youth and community gatherings. The atmosphere remains grounded, reflecting a climate where the heat of the afternoon gives way to a cooling breeze that carries the scent of dry earth and ripening vegetation.
Navasota traces its origins to a strategic crossroads where early settlers recognized the potential for agriculture and trade in the fertile Brazos Valley. The local economy grew from these roots, eventually diversifying into a blend of light industry and regional commerce that supports the daily needs of the residents. While the Soil Conservation Service Site 6 Reservoir lies six miles away, it serves as a quiet reminder of the efforts made to manage the water resources essential for sustaining the area's agrarian heritage. The rhythm of daily life follows the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest, maintaining a connection to the land that has persisted through generations of change. Local businesses continue to adapt, finding new purpose in the historic storefronts that line the streets and keep the spirit of the past alive.
Cultural expression in Navasota reflects the diverse threads of those who settled this region, creating a character that values both independence and communal support. The Washington - on - the - Brazos State Historic Site Trail provides a nearby path for those interested in exploring the broader history of the region, inviting reflection on the figures who once walked these grounds. Among the notable individuals associated with the broader cultural narrative is the legendary blues musician Mance Lipscomb, whose guitar playing captured the essence of the surrounding fields and the struggles of the working people. Events throughout the year draw the community together, fostering a sense of belonging that defines the personality of the people here. Navasota remains a place where the weight of tradition is balanced by a quiet, forward-looking outlook, ensuring that the stories of the past continue to inform the quiet dignity of the present.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Navasota, Texas. Coordinates: 30.387984, -96.087735. 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 Navasota includes the ZIP code (77868), telephone area code (409), county seat of Grimes County (Anderson), and school district assignment (Navasota 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. |