Westwood Shores Texas Map
Westwood Shores, Texas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Westwood Shores, Trinity County.
Interactive Map of Westwood Shores, Texas
| City | Westwood Shores |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Trinity |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.9376 |
| Longitude | -95.3254 |
| Population | 1,466 |
| Density | 187.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Westwood Shores, Texas
Westwood Shores is a locality in Trinity County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,466. The population density is 187.1 people per km². Westwood Shores is located at 30.9376°N, 95.3254°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75862.
Westwood Shores lies where the piney woods of East Texas begin to soften towards the gentle embrace of the Trinity River. It lies 19.9 miles north-east of Huntsville, TX (from Huntsville, TX: bearing 42°T), and is situated 3.0 miles east of Trinity. The air here carries the verdant scent of damp earth and resin, a constant perfume from the surrounding forests that press close, their dense canopies filtering the sunlight into shifting patterns on the sandy soil. Oaks, their limbs gnarled like ancient storytellers, stand sentinel beside the more slender pines, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze. The landscape is one of subtle undulations, a gentle rolling terrain that hints at the proximity of larger waterways, where the land yields to the slow, deliberate flow of water. It is a place where the natural world asserts its quiet dominion, a serene backdrop to the lives lived within its embrace. The history of Westwood Shores is intrinsically tied to the Trinity River, a vital artery for commerce and sustenance for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land and abundant timber, established a livelihood here, their endeavors shaping the very character of the place. The local economy, while diversified, still echoes its roots, with a connection to the timber industry and recreational pursuits drawn from the river's bounty. Bass fishing tournaments are a common sight, drawing enthusiasts from across the region who seek the elusive catch in the river's murky depths. The pace of life in Westwood Shores is measured, unhurried, allowing for the appreciation of simple pleasures, like the way the late afternoon sun ignites the Spanish moss hanging from the ancient trees, turning the ordinary into something almost ethereal.
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About This Westwood Shores Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Westwood Shores, 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 Westwood Shores and Trinity County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Westwood Shores is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Westwood Shores is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
