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Sugar Land Texas Map

Explore Sugar Land, 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 Sugar Land, Texas

How to Use This Sugar Land, Texas Map

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

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	Sugar Land
State	Texas (TX)
County	Fort Bend County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.592764
Longitude	-95.633801
Population	111,026
Density	1059.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	77478, 77498, 77479, 77487, 77496
Area Code	281
County Seat	Richmond
School District	Fort Bend Independent School District

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About Sugar Land, Texas

Sugar Land is a locality in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States. With a population of 111,026, Sugar Land is a major urban centre in Texas. The population density is 1059.3 people per km². Sugar Land is located at 29.5928°N, 95.6338°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Sugar Land is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 77478, 77498, 77479.

Sugar Land occupies a sprawling expanse of the fertile Brazos River floodplain, where the earth is deep, dark, and heavy with the weight of centuries of alluvial deposit. It lies 3.6 miles south-southeast of Four Corners, TX (from Four Corners, TX: bearing 158°T), and is situated 5.8 miles west of Missouri City. The landscape unfolds as a broad, level plain, punctuated by the winding, verdant path of Oyster Creek, which serves as a slow-moving artery for the local ecosystem. To the west, the gentle, subtle rise of Huntington Mound breaks the horizon, providing a singular point of reference in an otherwise expansive view of prairie and woodland. The air here often hangs heavy with the warmth of the sun, and at dusk, the light catches the moisture rising from the ground, casting a soft, amber glow over the open fields and the nearby depression of Red Gully.

Sugar Land traces its origins to the nineteenth-century plantation era, when the land was primarily utilized for the cultivation of sugarcane, a crop that dictated both the rhythm of the seasons and the layout of the initial settlements. The industry that once defined the physical labor of the area eventually transitioned, but the name remains as a lingering echo of those early fields and the processing mills that once dominated the skyline. Over the decades, the transition from agricultural tracts to a planned suburban landscape occurred with deliberate precision, moving away from the isolated farmsteads toward a structured, interconnected grid. This evolution reflects a broader regional movement, shifting the focus from the singular production of raw goods to the complex, diverse needs of a modern, growing population.

Sugar Land supports a sophisticated economy characterized by a mix of corporate headquarters, medical facilities, and robust retail sectors that draw from the surrounding plains. Infrastructure is designed to facilitate ease of movement, with wide thoroughfares and the accessible Oyster Creek Trail providing essential pathways for both commuters and those seeking a moment of respite outdoors. While the local economy is largely defined by professional services and regional commerce, the proximity to various educational institutions ensures a steady influx of talent and innovation. Thomas L James Park offers a dedicated space for public recreation, serving as a quiet anchor for residents who value the balance between the demands of their work and the necessity of open, green space.

Sugar Land fosters a culture that celebrates the convergence of global perspectives, visible in the variety of festivals and local events that animate the calendar throughout the year. The community takes pride in its local landmarks, which often preserve the architectural legacy of its industrial past while accommodating contemporary needs. Residents frequently gather for seasonal celebrations that highlight the diversity of the population, often utilizing the proximity of Old River for quiet retreats or community outings. While famous individuals associated with the region often emerge from the realms of sport or professional achievement, the daily life of Sugar Land remains defined more by the quiet, collective effort of its people than by the spotlight of individual celebrity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Lakes Park (Park) — 0.3 mi, 353° N
Dept. of Wonder (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 077° E
Art Museum Tx (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 074° E
Sugar Land Town Square Plaza (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 074° E
Telfair Lake & Trail (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 259° W
Telfair Community Park (Park) — 0.9 mi, 311° NW
Chatham Fields & Trail (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 305° NW
“sugar Land 95” State Convict Lease Labor Camp Cemetery (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 318° NW
Group of 14 Torch Drawings (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 221° SW
NaRose Studio (Arts Centre) — 1.6 mi, 089° E
Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 300° NW
Cordovan Art School (Arts Centre) — 1.7 mi, 090° E
West Sugar Land Little League Club Field (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 268° W
Texas Prison System Central State Farm Main Building (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 305° NW
MTB Feature (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 254° W
Star Cinema Grill (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 104° E
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 3.4 mi, 332° NW
Rail Car and Longhorn Pens (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 205° SW
Line Camp (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 205° SW
Cowboy Barns and Working Pens (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 204° SW
Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts (Museum) — 10.0 mi, 046° NE
TX America Cinemas (Cinema) — 10.7 mi, 042° NE
Houston Audubon Society Museum (Museum) — 12.9 mi, 017° N
Barnhart Stadium (Stadium) — 13.0 mi, 035° NE
Brazos Bend State Park (State Park) — 13.8 mi, 177° S
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.6 mi, 216° SW · 193k acres
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 36.3 mi, 148° SE · 140k acres

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