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Prairie View Texas Map

Explore Prairie View, 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 Prairie View, Texas

How to Use This Prairie View, Texas Map

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

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	Prairie View
State	Texas (TX)
County	Waller County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.082855
Longitude	-95.977134
Population	8,184
Density	430.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	77446
Area Code	281
County Seat	Hempstead
School District	Waller Independent School District

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About Prairie View, Texas

Prairie View is a locality in Waller County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,184. The population density is 430.0 people per km². Prairie View is located at 30.0829°N, 95.9771°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Prairie View is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 77446.

Prairie View stretches across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Ponds Creek as it winds through the verdant, open plains. It lies 19.4 miles west-northwest of Cypress, TX (from Cypress, TX: bearing 296°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east of Hempstead. The earth here possesses a heavy, dark quality, absorbing the golden light of late afternoon until the horizon glows with a deep, bruised violet. To the northwest, the subtle elevation of Hockley Mound breaks the flat horizon, standing as a solitary marker in the distance. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the terrain dips toward the Red Gully, where the drainage patterns carve slow, deliberate paths through the soil. The air carries the scent of sun-warmed grass and dry earth, a stillness that feels both ancient and expectant under the wide Texas sky.

Prairie View carries a legacy rooted in the pursuit of knowledge and the cultivation of the land, serving as a pillar for higher education in the region. The economy remains tethered to the academic life of the university, which acts as the primary engine for local development and professional growth. Historically, the area transitioned from agricultural roots into a hub for research and intellectual endeavor, shaping the way residents interact with their surroundings. Small businesses and service industries support the daily rhythms of students and faculty, creating a steady, focused atmosphere. The influence of the campus ensures that the local identity is constantly refreshed by the arrival of new generations, keeping the spirit of the place both persistent and evolving.

Prairie View maintains a distinct cultural character that centers on the achievements and traditions of its historic university, which stands as a prominent landmark of the region. Notable individuals like the pioneering athlete Otis Taylor have emerged from this environment, carrying the tenacity of these plains into the wider world. Community life often revolves around academic ceremonies and the shared excitement of collegiate events, which bring a sharp, vibrant energy to the quiet streets. For those seeking the outdoors, the Athletic Fields-Hempstead High School provides a designated space for activity five miles away, serving as a functional counterpoint to the more academic focus of the local center. Life here moves with a thoughtful, deliberate pace, anchored by a deep pride in the institutions that have defined the landscape for decades.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Jacob E. Freeman (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 265° W
Wyatt Chapel Community Cemetery (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 337° NW
Shiloh Baptist Church (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 341° N
Liendo Plantation, 1853 (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 287° W
Waller ISD Stadium (Stadium) — 3.9 mi, 098° E
Schultz Junior High School (Local Park) — 4.3 mi, 113° SE
Athletic Fields-Hempstead High School (Local Recreation) — 5.7 mi, 271° W
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 6.2 mi, 278° W
Hay Ride (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 076° E
Oil Jack (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 076° E
Warren Ranch/Barn Owl Woods (Conservation Area) — 9.2 mi, 133° SE
Indian Village (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 077° E
Statue of Liberty (Public Artwork) — 9.3 mi, 076° E
Live Oak Creek (Ladjevardian) (Conservation Area) — 10.3 mi, 156° SE
Henrys Hideout Historical Pub (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 042° NE
Historic Magnolia Depot (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 057° NE
Stephen F Austin State Park (State Park) — 19.4 mi, 205° SW
Premiere Cinema 7 Tomball (Cinema) — 20.5 mi, 089° E
Bounce Bounce Trampoline Park (Theme Park) — 21.9 mi, 127° SE
Johnny Nelson Katy Heritage Museum (Museum) — 22.1 mi, 156° SE
Miller's Theater (Cinema) — 22.1 mi, 343° N
Star of the Republic Museum (Museum) — 22.9 mi, 319° NW
Vino Artino (Arts Centre) — 23.8 mi, 104° E
Giddings-Wilkin House Museum (Museum) — 25.6 mi, 284° W
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.7 mi, 212° SW · 21k acres
Sam Houston National Forest (National Forest) — 29.6 mi, 025° NE · 163k acres
Little Lake Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 30.0 mi, 032° NE · 3,956 acres
Lake Somerville Trailway State Park (State Park) — 42.8 mi, 291° W
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 44.8 mi, 181° S · 193k acres

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