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Porter Texas Map

Explore Porter, 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 Porter, Texas

How to Use This Porter, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	30.10244
Longitude	-95.229655
Population	22,000
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	77365
Area Code	713, 832
County Seat	Conroe

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About Porter, Texas

Porter is a locality in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 22,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Porter is located at 30.1024°N, 95.2297°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77365.

Porter occupies a landscape defined by the quiet endurance of piney woods and the steady, humid breath of the inland plains. It lies 3.8 miles south-southwest of New Caney, TX (from New Caney, TX: bearing 197°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-northwest of Atascocita. White Oak Creek carves a narrow, shaded path through the local terrain, offering a cool respite where the earth remains soft and dark under the canopy. To the southeast, Lake Houston holds a vast, still presence that mirrors the shifting clouds of the afternoon sky. Robinson Gully weaves through the local topography, creating subtle depressions in the soil that capture the runoff of heavy rains. Farther out, the gentle elevation of Crater Hill rises against the horizon as a solitary landmark in an otherwise level, expansive region.

Porter grew from the modest ambitions of early settlers who recognized the utility of the timber-rich surroundings and the fertile, sandy soil. The local economy evolved from primary resource extraction into a diverse network of modern services and small-scale manufacturing that sustains the population today. Trains once carried the weight of raw materials from these woods toward distant markets, establishing a rhythm of commerce that still influences the pace of the streets. Residents often find work in the specialized trades that support the broader regional infrastructure, balancing the persistence of tradition with the demands of a changing workforce. The legacy of the lumber industry remains visible in the sturdy, weathered architecture that predates the newer, suburban expansion.

Porter maintains a character defined by its blend of independent spirit and the quiet, collective nature of its people. The Kingwood Greenway serves as a primary outdoor anchor for those seeking to traverse the woods on well-maintained paths, while the Jesse H Jones Park and Nature Center Trail provides a deeper connection to the local ecosystem. Annual gatherings reflect a preference for communal, grounded celebrations that bring neighbors together under the shade of mature trees. While the rhythm of daily life is dictated by the predictable cycle of the seasons, the atmosphere remains consistently welcoming to those who value a slower, more deliberate way of existing. The landscape rewards the observant traveler with the sight of golden light filtering through the pines, a simple beauty that defines the quiet dignity of the region.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kingwood Greenway (Local Park) — 2.1 mi, 136° SE
Ed Rinehart Park at Valley Ranch (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 352° N
Wagner Pond Park (Local Park) — 2.5 mi, 188° S
New Caney (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 004° N
Sallas Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 348° N
Lake Houston Wilderness Park (Local Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 084° E
Farnsworth Park (Local Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 092° E
Veteran Honor Garden (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 140° SE
Roman Forest (Public Artwork) — 5.1 mi, 018° N
Extreme Slides (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 015° N
Raft Rides (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 014° N
Zip Lines (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 016° N
Climbing Wall/Free-Fall Tower (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 015° N
Moonshine Hill (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 182° S
Humble Museum (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 194° S
Regal Benders Landing Cinema (IMAX, ScreenX, 4DX, RPX & VIP) (Cinema) — 8.8 mi, 279° W
Aquarium (Aquarium) — 12.3 mi, 203° SW
Montgomery County Nature Preserve (Viewpoint) — 13.2 mi, 273° W
21st Century Home Theater & Automation (Theatre) — 13.3 mi, 286° W
Houston Grand Prix (Theme Park) — 13.5 mi, 200° S
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center (State Park) — 14.0 mi, 173° S
Sam Houston National Forest (National Forest) — 15.6 mi, 004° N · 163k acres
The Woodlands Children's Museum (Museum) — 16.9 mi, 286° W
Cordovan Art School (Arts Centre) — 20.5 mi, 286° W
Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.8 mi, 067° NE · 58k acres
United States Armed Forces Museum (Museum) — 21.8 mi, 187° S
Star Cinema Grill Vintage Park (Cinema) — 21.8 mi, 250° W
Big Thicket National Preserve (National Conservation Area) — 35.0 mi, 041° NE · 109k acres
Little Lake Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 37.0 mi, 311° NW · 3,956 acres
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 46.9 mi, 135° SE · 113k acres

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