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West University Place Texas Map

Explore West University Place, 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 West University Place, Texas

How to Use This West University Place, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for West University Place, 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 West University Place.

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	West University Place
State	Texas (TX)
County	Harris County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.718008
Longitude	-95.433829
Population	14,955
Density	2881.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	77005
Area Code	713, 832, 281, 346
County Seat	Houston
School District	Houston Independent School District

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About West University Place, Texas

West University Place is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 14,955. The population density is 2881.3 people per km². West University Place is located at 29.7180°N, 95.4338°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. West University Place is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 77005.

West University Place reveals its character through a flat, verdant landscape that drinks in the heavy, humid air of the southern plains. It lies 1.7 miles east-northeast of Bellaire, TX (from Bellaire, TX: bearing 61°T), and is situated 5.3 miles southwest of Houston. The horizon here remains wide and unobstructed, though the proximity to the Turkey Bend Cutoff brings a faint, salt-tinged quality to the evening breeze. Residents often walk the Twain Elementary SPARK Park Trail, where the morning light catches the dew on the grass in a manner that feels both ancient and immediate. The nearby Brays Bayou winds its way through the terrain, a steady, quiet presence that marks the rhythm of the land. Even with the subtle shifts of the Piney Point Gully six miles away, West University Place maintains a grounded, steady composure under the expansive Texas sky.

West University Place emerged from a vision of academic refinement, evolving from a planned development into a residential enclave that prioritizes steady, quiet growth. Its economy relies heavily on the professional vitality of its inhabitants, who contribute to the broader regional industries of energy, medicine, and technology. Unlike areas defined by heavy manufacturing, the commerce here stays contained within small, local hubs that support the daily needs of families. The proximity to the coast, while distant enough to avoid the direct surge of the tides, creates a climate where the cycle of the seasons is defined more by the intensity of the heat than by the turning of leaves. As the sun dips low, the shadows stretch across the neighborhood, reflecting a history of careful planning and sustained stability.

The cultural spirit of West University Place centers upon the West University Spark Park, a vibrant focal point where the community gathers for local events and shared recreation. This park serves as a common ground for neighbors, fostering a sense of connection that defines the daily experience of living here. The area possesses a distinct, scholarly identity that honors the intellect while embracing the neighborly warmth of a close-knit environment. Notable figures, such as the accomplished author Dan Rather, have spent formative years within this sphere, adding a layer of literary and journalistic depth to the local narrative. Whether observing the quiet activity of the afternoon or the lively movement at the parks, one recognizes a place where the pace of life remains deliberate and thoughtful.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Harris County Poor Farm (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 012° N
West University Place Elementary School Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 181° S
West University Place, City of (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 227° SW
Children at Play (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 307° NW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 189° S
Southside Place Park (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 193° S
Main Street Theater (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 095° E
Copper Statue (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 024° NE
Braeswood Parkway (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 162° S
Lucian and Nancy Morrison Theater (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 095° E
Houston Art Lessons (Arts Centre) — 1.8 mi, 050° NE
Frog Wall (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 088° E
IPIC Theaters (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 327° NW
Off the Wall Gallery (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 310° NW
TXU Energy presents Mythical Realms (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 096° E
Memorial Park (Local Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 348° N
River Oaks Theater (Cinema) — 2.8 mi, 032° NE
Boardwalk Overlook (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 002° N
Museum of Printing History (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 041° NE
Inman Gallery (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 068° E
Butterfly garden (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 3.6 mi, 004° N
Project Row Houses (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 077° E
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center (State Park) — 18.1 mi, 059° NE
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.2 mi, 147° SE · 193k acres
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 38.2 mi, 158° S · 140k acres

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