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Texas City Texas Map

Explore Texas City, 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 Texas City, Texas

How to Use This Texas City, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	29.433717
Longitude	-94.892695
Population	51,898
Density	302.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	77590, 77591, 77592
Area Code	281
County Seat	Galveston
School District	Dickinson Independent School District

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About Texas City, Texas

Texas City is a locality in Galveston County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 51,898. The population density is 302.3 people per km². Texas City is located at 29.4337°N, 94.8927°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Texas City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 77590, 77591, 77592.

Texas City occupies a flat, expansive stretch of coastal prairie that meets the saline breath of the horizon with a quiet, industrial stoicism. It lies 4.3 miles east-northeast of La Marque, TX (from La Marque, TX: bearing 76°T), and is situated 8.5 miles northwest of Galveston. The landscape here is defined by a low, persistent sky where the light at dusk often bleeds into a bruised indigo, illuminating the infrastructure that defines the skyline. Just one mile from the open coastline, the terrain remains open and receptive to the tides, offering a stark, honest view of a world shaped by water and wind. Braslau Park serves as a local sanctuary, providing a modest green respite where the earth feels firm and the air carries the faint, salt-crusted scent of the nearby expanse.

Texas City emerged from the ambitions of developers who saw the potential for a deep-water port, transforming the landscape into a hub of maritime enterprise. The history of Texas City is inextricably bound to the labor of those who built its docks and refineries, forging a legacy that is both formidable and deeply resilient. Throughout its development, Texas City has weathered profound challenges, including the cataclysmic disaster of 1947, which left an indelible mark on the collective memory of the populace. This past is not merely a record of events but a foundational element of the character of Texas City, reflecting a spirit of reconstruction and endurance that persists in the way the streets are laid out today.

Economic activity in Texas City centers heavily on the petrochemical industry, with massive refineries and terminals standing as monuments to the global trade that flows through the port. Infrastructure is designed to support this heavy movement, with a network of pipelines and rail lines threading through the outskirts toward the Galveston County Industrial Water Reservoir, which serves as a vital resource for the industrial base. While higher education is primarily accessed through regional institutions, the local workforce is highly specialized, trained in the technical disciplines required to maintain the complex machinery of the docks. Texas City functions with a rhythmic, mechanical precision, where the movement of freight and the hum of industry provide a steady, pulsing cadence to the daily life of the residents.

Culture in Texas City is defined by a rugged, unpretentious pride and a deep connection to the regional maritime traditions. While the professional sports teams of the broader metropolitan area draw the eyes of many, the local identity is found in the community gatherings that mark the passing of the seasons. Residents often look toward Shell Island or the winding reaches of Highland Bayou for recreation, finding a quiet beauty in the marshes and the way the light catches the reeds in the late afternoon. Though the influence of the nearby Pine Gully and the distant Rattlesnake Mound adds a sense of scale to the surrounding geography, the true character of Texas City rests in its honest, working-class endurance and the way the sea air seems to soften the sharp edges of the steel towers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Birding Trails (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 288° W
Shooting Range (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 185° S
U. S. Army Camp at Texas City (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 180° S
William Jefferson Jones (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 180° S
Shoal Point and Half Moon Shoal Lighthouse (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 180° S
Texas City Museum (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 191° S
La Salle Park (Local Recreation) — 4.7 mi, 333° NW
Bolivar Point (Public Artwork) — 9.3 mi, 119° SE
Jack Brooks Park (State Park) — 9.5 mi, 245° SW
Candy Abshier Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 9.9 mi, 048° NE
Galveston Railroad Museum (Museum) — 10.5 mi, 147° SE
The Studio Experience (Gallery) — 10.9 mi, 147° SE
Galveston Historic Seaport (Museum) — 10.9 mi, 142° SE
Galveston County Historical Museum (Museum) — 11.0 mi, 145° SE
Dolphin Tree Sculpture (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 143° SE
Shark Attack 5D Theatee (Attraction) — 11.8 mi, 148° SE
Pier Pileup (Attraction) — 11.9 mi, 149° SE
Carolyn Ehman Dance Academy (Arts Centre) — 12.4 mi, 167° S
Bay Area Museum (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 311° NW
7 Starship Gallery (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 304° NW
Galveston Island State Park (State Park) — 15.3 mi, 195° S
Bayou Safari Wildlife Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 16.7 mi, 269° W
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.7 mi, 246° SW · 193k acres
Star Cinema Grill (Cinema) — 17.3 mi, 297° NW
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.1 mi, 047° NE · 113k acres
The Crib (Historic Castle / Fort) — 18.2 mi, 352° N

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