Explore Webster, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Webster, 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 Webster.
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 | Webster |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Harris County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.532072 |
| Longitude | -95.116478 |
| Population | 12,499 |
| Density | 755.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 75494, 77598 |
| Area Code | 972, 469, 281 |
| County Seat | Houston |
| School District | Clear Creek Independent School District |
Webster occupies a flat, expansive stretch of coastal terrain where the atmosphere often hangs heavy with the salt-tinged humidity of the nearby gulf. It lies 2.5 miles northwest of League City, TX (from League City, TX: bearing 326°T), and is situated 2.8 miles south of Clear Lake Area. This flat landscape finds its most immediate expression in the quiet flow of Cow Bayou, which meanders just a mile away, carving a path through the low-lying prairie. Residents often seek a moment of reprieve at McWhirter Pocket Park, a small, verdant patch of earth that offers a modest respite from the bustle of modern development. To the east, the waters of Nassau Bay catch the shifting amber light of the setting sun, reflecting a sky that feels uniquely vast and unobstructed. The geography remains largely defined by this proximity to the water, where the horizon stretches out in a seamless, unbroken line.
Webster traces its origins to the late nineteenth century, developing from a modest agricultural settlement into a hub defined by its proximity to the aerospace industry. Over the decades, the local economy shifted its reliance from the surrounding fields to the sophisticated technological corridors that define the regional labor market. Today, the commercial vitality of the area is supported by a robust network of retail, medical, and aerospace-related services that draw commuters from across the region. While the Galveston County Industrial Water Reservoir sits ten miles distant, its presence serves as a reminder of the infrastructure required to sustain such a specialized, industrious population. The persistent hum of commerce remains the defining rhythm of daily life here, underscoring a transition from rural roots to a modern, service-oriented economy.
Webster maintains a distinct cultural character that balances the precision of its technical industries with the relaxed, unpretentious spirit of the Gulf coast. Those who appreciate the outdoors often traverse the Armand Bayou Nature Center Trail, finding in its winding paths a quiet connection to the native flora and fauna of the region. The community celebrates its identity through local gatherings that highlight a shared pride in the area’s unique history and its contributions to regional development. While the town is not defined by a singular, towering landmark, it is marked by the presence of individuals like the late astronaut Alan Bean, who brought a profound sense of cosmic discovery to the local consciousness. Even when the pace of life quickens, the underlying temperament remains grounded, reflecting a community that values both its practical ingenuity and the simple beauty of its coastal surroundings.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Webster, Texas. Coordinates: 29.532072, -95.116478. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Webster includes the ZIP code (75494, 77598), telephone area code (972, 469, 281), county seat of Harris County (Houston), and school district assignment (Clear Creek Independent School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |