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Portland Texas Map

Explore Portland, 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 Portland, Texas

How to Use This Portland, Texas Map

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

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	Portland
State	Texas (TX)
County	San Patricio County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	27.889048
Longitude	-97.331598
Population	20,383
Density	630.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	78374
Area Code	830
County Seat	Sinton
School District	Gregory-Portland Independent School District

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About Portland, Texas

Portland is a locality in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 20,383. The population density is 630.1 people per km². Portland is located at 27.8890°N, 97.3316°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Portland is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 78374.

Portland defines the edge of the coastal plains where the land meets the horizon in a wide, expansive arc. It lies 6.9 miles northeast of Corpus Christi, TX (from Corpus Christi, TX: bearing 40°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west of Ingleside. The air carries a salt-heavy weight, cooling as it rolls across the flat, open geography that defines the local terrain. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the quiet paths of Sunset Lake, a LREC that provides a sanctuary for native birds and local wildlife. Further inland, the landscape dips into the subtle depressions of Gum Hollow, creating a soft variation in the otherwise level ground. While the La Quinta Turning Basin sits just a few miles away, the atmosphere remains defined by the vast, open sky and the shifting textures of the coastal brush.

Portland grew from the ambition of those who recognized the potential in its maritime proximity and fertile surroundings. The local economy thrives on the industrious pulse of the nearby shipping channels, where commerce flows through the La Quinta Turning Basin with steady precision. Historically, the area functioned as a quiet center for trade and agriculture, slowly evolving into a hub that balances industrial development with residential growth. Workers often travel toward the industrial corridors that support the region, keeping the rhythm of the local workforce tied to the demands of coastal logistics. Even the distant, winding path of Kinney Bayou reflects the long-standing influence of the water on the development of the land.

Portland maintains a character that balances the quietude of a coastal home with a distinct, industrious spirit. Residents often gather near the water to watch the light change over La Quinta Island, where the gray-blue hues of dusk settle over the marshy edges. The community celebrates its identity through local seasonal events that bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of continuity that spans generations. While the town remains unassuming, it has been home to notable figures like the professional baseball player Roy Smalley Jr., whose early years were shaped by this environment. From the recreation found at Sunset Lake to the quiet corners of the neighborhood, Portland offers a life defined by its connection to the coast and the resilience of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Municipal Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 035° NE
Broadway Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 176° S
Community Center and Soccer Complex Park Area (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 058° NE
Sunset Lake (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 169° S
Chat Work Club (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 053° NE
Site of Bay View College (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 158° S
Site of Indain Point Mass Grave of 1919 Hurricane Victims (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 208° SW
Reef Road (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 210° SW
Giant milk bottle (Public Artwork) — 5.4 mi, 218° SW
Fan Pavillion (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 216° SW
Robert E. Salle Observation Pavilion (Viewpoint) — 6.5 mi, 216° SW
Corpus Christi Watergarden (Public Artwork) — 6.7 mi, 215° SW
Museum Of Hispanic Culture (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 215° SW
Tejano Civil Rights Museum (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 214° SW
Taft Blackland Museum (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 328° NW
K Space Contemporary (Gallery) — 7.4 mi, 211° SW
Mesquite Street Comedy Club (Theatre) — 7.4 mi, 212° SW
Ingleside on the Bay Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 106° E
Red Fish Bay State Scientific Area (Recreation Easement) — 9.9 mi, 117° SE
Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 10.6 mi, 056° NE
Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture (Local Conservation Area) — 14.4 mi, 106° E
Welder Wildlife Refuge (Conservation Area) — 14.6 mi, 357° N
Mustang Island State Park (State Park) — 15.4 mi, 141° SE
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center (Viewpoint) — 16.1 mi, 105° E
Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation (Nature Reserve) — 17.4 mi, 337° NW
WWII Bunker Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 17.4 mi, 102° E
Texas Maritime Museum (Museum) — 19.7 mi, 061° NE
Padre Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 24.4 mi, 174° S · 262k acres
Goose Island State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 26.2 mi, 050° NE
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.7 mi, 054° NE · 298k acres

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