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Providence Texas Map

Explore Providence, 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 Providence, Texas

How to Use This Providence, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	30.665476
Longitude	-94.893822
Population	7,691
Density	N/A /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	77351
Area Code	713, 832
County Seat	Livingston

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About Providence, Texas

Providence is a locality in Polk County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,691. Providence is located at 30.6655°N, 94.8938°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77351.

Providence occupies a stretch of open, sun-bleached plains where the horizon remains wide and unobstructed. It lies 39.2 miles east of Huntsville, TX (from Huntsville, TX: bearing 96°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east-southeast of West Livingston. The terrain around Providence is defined by the steady, quiet presence of Morgan Creek, which wanders through the landscape just a mile away. To the north, the land rises toward the distant silhouette of Indian Hill, providing a faint anchor for the gaze on clear, hazy afternoons. Residents often find their way to Barney Wiggins Memorial Park to watch the light change over the grasses as the day wanes. Further out, the gentle depression of Greenbriar Hollow offers a shift in the topography, while the waters of Lake Thunderbird hold the reflection of the vast, pale sky.

Providence grew from the persistent efforts of settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of these fertile, inland soils. The local economy has long been tethered to the rhythms of the land, with farming and ranching forming the bedrock of the community’s industrious spirit. Over the years, the trade of grain and livestock has evolved alongside smaller, specialized industries that keep the local pulse steady. Men and women here understand the value of a day’s labor, often gathering at the center of Providence to exchange news and conduct the business that sustains their households. This dedication to self-reliance has allowed the community to weather the quiet shifts of the decades without losing its fundamental character.

The cultural identity of Providence is marked by a deliberate, unassuming grace and a deep respect for the shared space of the plains. Visitors might spend an afternoon traversing the Lake Livingston State Park Trail, where the dry, fragrant air carries the scent of wild sage and sun-warmed earth. The calendar of the year is punctuated by local gatherings that bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of belonging that is rarely found in faster, more crowded places. While the fame of the world often passes by in favor of larger centers, the people of Providence maintain a quiet pride in their own traditions and history. Life here proceeds with a measured consistency, grounded by the land and the simple, enduring connections formed between those who call this expanse home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Barney Wiggins Memorial Park (Local Park) — 2.1 mi, 331° NW
Forest Hill Cemetery (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 311° NW
Margaret V. "Margo" Jones (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 311° NW
G. G. Nettles Home (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 323° NW
Matthews Street City Park (Local Park) — 3.6 mi, 307° NW
Livingston Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 320° NW
Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Museum (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 063° NE
Lake Livingston State Park (State Park) — 6.2 mi, 269° W
Big Thicket National Preserve (National Conservation Area) — 10.5 mi, 115° SE · 109k acres
Sam Houston National Forest (National Forest) — 13.6 mi, 234° SW · 163k acres
Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.4 mi, 179° S · 58k acres
Davy Crockett National Forest (National Forest) — 27.3 mi, 339° N · 161k acres
Heritage Village Museum (Museum) — 27.8 mi, 075° E
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 33.6 mi, 099° E
Performance Stage (Attraction) — 37.0 mi, 210° SW
Discovery Junction (Attraction) — 37.0 mi, 210° SW
Nature Center (Attraction) — 37.1 mi, 210° SW
Axe Throwing/Archery (Attraction) — 37.1 mi, 209° SW
Wildwood Heritage Society Museum (Museum) — 37.6 mi, 122° SE
Upland Island Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 38.9 mi, 050° NE · 13k acres

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