Santa Fe Texas Map

About Santa Fe, Texas

Santa Fe is a locality in Galveston County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 12,901. The population density is 291.6 people per km². Santa Fe is located at 29.3780°N, 95.1058°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77517.

Santa Fe, Texas, unfolds across a landscape where the Gulf Coast's humid embrace meets the flat, fertile plains. It lies 8.9 miles east-south-east of Alvin, TX (from Alvin, TX: bearing 111°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south of League City. Broad, open skies stretch over a terrain characterized by shallow drainage ditches and the occasional stand of live oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss like ancient beards. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of distant saltwater, mingling with the richer scent of damp earth and ripening crops. Life moves at a pace dictated by the sun's arc and the predictable, often dramatic, shifts in weather, a rhythm felt in the way cicadas buzz with unwavering persistence through the summer heat. The history of Santa Fe is etched not in grand monuments but in the persistent spirit of its agricultural roots. Once a hub for cotton and cattle, its economy now leans into a more diversified agricultural base, with nurseries and greenhouses adding a vibrant splash of color against the emerald fields. The land itself is a testament to generations of hard work, each furrow and fence line telling a story of resilience. Local traditions, though understated, are deeply felt, often revolving around community gatherings and a shared appreciation for the simple, enduring beauty of the Texas coast.

About This Santa Fe Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe and Galveston County.

Detailed location data for Santa Fe includes the ZIP code (77510), telephone area code (281), county seat of Galveston County (Galveston), and school district assignment (Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.