Port Bolivar Texas Map

About Port Bolivar, Texas

Port Bolivar is a locality in Galveston County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Port Bolivar is located at 29.3808°N, 94.7644°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77650.

Port Bolivar stretches along the eastern tip of Galveston Island, a long, narrow strip of land defined by the Gulf of Mexico on one side and Galveston Bay on the other. It lies 5.8 miles north-north-east of Galveston, TX (from Galveston, TX: bearing 20°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east of Texas City. The terrain here is flat, a low-lying coastal plain where sea oats and marsh grasses dominate the landscape, their roots gripping the sandy soil against the persistent winds that sweep in from the water. Homes and businesses are set back from the shore, often raised on stilts to weather the occasional surge, their weathered wood telling tales of saltwater and sun. The air carries the briny scent of the sea and the faint, earthy aroma of the marshes, a constant reminder of the powerful forces of nature that shape this place. At dusk, the sky often bleeds into hues of orange and purple, reflected in the placid waters of the bay, creating a quiet, almost mournful beauty. The history of Port Bolivar is deeply intertwined with the maritime trade and the strategic importance of its position at the mouth of Galveston Bay. Once a vital shipping point and a defense against invasion, its early days saw the construction of fortifications that still stand as silent witnesses to a bygone era. The local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the sea, with fishing and shrimping forming the backbone of its livelihood for generations, the boats returning to their docks laden with their catch. More recently, the tourism industry has grown, drawing visitors to its uncrowded beaches and the chance to experience a more laid-back coastal existence. The iconic Bolivar Lighthouse, though no longer operational, remains a prominent landmark, a stoic sentinel against the horizon, symbolizing the enduring spirit of this slender peninsula.

About This Port Bolivar Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Port Bolivar, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.38079, -94.764362. 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 Port Bolivar and Galveston County.

Detailed location data for Port Bolivar includes the ZIP code (77650), telephone area code (281), county seat of Galveston County (Galveston), and school district assignment. 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 Port Bolivar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.