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Port Isabel Texas Map

Explore Port Isabel, 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 Port Isabel, Texas

How to Use This Port Isabel, Texas Map

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

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	Port Isabel
State	Texas (TX)
County	Cameron County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	26.063045
Longitude	-97.24669
Population	5,028
Density	286.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	78578
Area Code	830
County Seat	Brownsville
School District	Point Isabel Independent School District

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About Port Isabel, Texas

Port Isabel is a locality in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,028. The population density is 286.0 people per km². Port Isabel is located at 26.0630°N, 97.2467°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Port Isabel is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 78578.

Port Isabel occupies a flat, sun-drenched expanse where the land meets the salt-heavy air of the coast. It lies 21.5 miles east-northeast of Brownsville, TX (from Brownsville, TX: bearing 56°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east-southeast of Laguna Vista. The horizon remains dominated by the vast expanse of the Port Isabel Side Channel, which dictates the slow, tidal pulse of daily life. Only a mile away, the gentle elevation of Loma de la Palangana breaks the otherwise level horizon, offering a subtle vantage point over the terrain. To the north, the quiet presence of Long Island sits in the water, while the nearby Vadia Ancha provides a still, reflective contrast to the moving tides. Residents often find respite in the open greens of Washington Park, a space where the wind carries the scent of the sea across the grass.

Port Isabel emerged as a strategic point for maritime transit, its survival historically tethered to the shifting currents of trade and commerce. The local economy draws its strength from the water, with a long-standing reliance on the shrimping industry that fills the harbor with industrious, weather-beaten vessels. While the Rio Grande flows eight miles away, its influence lingers in the agricultural and logistical heritage that defines the broader regional scope. Modern industry in Port Isabel has expanded to embrace the seasonal rhythm of visitors, yet the core remains anchored in the labor of the docks. Men and women here understand the persistence required to work against the elements, turning the salt-corroded machinery of the port into a steady livelihood.

The character of Port Isabel reflects a blend of maritime grit and a relaxed, border-country sensibility that colors every conversation. The iconic lighthouse stands as a silent sentinel over the harbor, a landmark that has guided generations through the changing light of dusk. Cultural celebrations often spill into the streets, marked by the distinct, spicy flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine and the sound of music drifting from local gatherings. While the pace of life feels unhurried, the residents maintain a sharp awareness of the natural world that surrounds them. Though few individuals of global fame claim this ground as their primary residence, the people who remain possess a deep, quiet pride in the resilience of their home. Every evening, as the light fades over the water, Port Isabel settles into a stillness that feels both ancient and entirely present.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — locality lies within · 277k acres
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.5 mi, 017° N · 287k acres
Bejarano-McFarland Memorial County Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 349° N
Laguna Madre Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 082° E
Alta Vista Apartments (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 063° NE
Port Isabel Cemetery (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 066° NE
Port Isabel Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 069° E
Treasures of the Gulf Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 069° E
Point Isabel, C.S.A. (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 069° E
South Bay Coastal Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 132° SE
Holly Beach (Park) — 4.3 mi, 329° NW
Pier 19 (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 078° E
Highway 48 Boat Ramp (Local Recreation) — 5.3 mi, 218° SW
Jesus Christ of the Fisherman Statue (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 085° E
Gravity Park (Theme Park) — 5.6 mi, 061° NE
Boca Chica State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 6.1 mi, 131° SE
Boca Chica (State Park) — 6.1 mi, 131° SE
Starbase Sign (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 147° SE
Rocket Ranch Launch View Outpost (Viewpoint) — 7.5 mi, 160° S
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 16.2 mi, 224° SW
Welcome to Texas Sign (Attraction) — 18.5 mi, 231° SW
Saint Joseph Academy Football Stadium (Stadium) — 18.7 mi, 238° SW
Brownsville Heritage Museum (Museum) — 19.1 mi, 234° SW
Stillman House Museum (Museum) — 19.1 mi, 234° SW
Brownsville Art League Fine Arts Museum (Museum) — 19.3 mi, 233° SW
Resaca de la Palma State Park (State Park) — 19.5 mi, 257° W
Bobby Morrow Stadium (Stadium) — 25.4 mi, 282° W
Padre Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 34.6 mi, 358° N · 262k acres
Topgolf (Attraction) — 59.9 mi, 279° W
Border Theater (Theatre) — 67.8 mi, 279° W

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