Riverside Texas Map

About Riverside, Texas

Riverside is a locality in Walker County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 740. The population density is 175.4 people per km². Riverside is located at 30.8530°N, 95.4036°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77320.

Riverside rests beside the slow, meandering waters of the Trinity River, its landscape a gentle swell of East Texas piney woods and bottomland hardwoods. It lies 12.5 miles north-east of Huntsville, TX (from Huntsville, TX: bearing 44°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south-south-west of Trinity. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the thick, earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, a perfume of perpetual growth and quiet decay. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating patches of fern and the rough bark of ancient trees, hinting at a deep, untroubled stillness. The terrain, often softened by recent rain, offers a yielding surface beneath the feet, a constant reminder of the pervasive moisture that nourishes this verdant corner of the state. This quiet stretch of Walker County has long been shaped by the Trinity, a watery artery that once dictated the pace of life and commerce. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile riverbanks and the promise of timber, established Riverside as a hub for logging and agriculture. Though the grand days of steamboats have long since passed into memory, the echo of that era can still be felt in the enduring connection to the river, a place for fishing, boating, and simply watching the water flow. Today, Riverside’s economy leans into its natural bounty, with some residents still finding livelihoods in forestry and farming, while others commute to larger towns, bringing a steady, if unhurried, rhythm to daily life. The distinctive character of Riverside is one of quiet resilience, a place that has weathered the changes of time while holding fast to the enduring spirit of the East Texas countryside.

About This Riverside Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Riverside, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Riverside and Walker County.

Detailed location data for Riverside includes the ZIP code (78520), telephone area code (830, 713, 832), county seat of Walker County (Huntsville), and school district assignment (Huntsville Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Riverside is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.