Westwood Shores Texas Map
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Interactive Map of Westwood Shores, Texas
| City | Westwood Shores |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Trinity County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.9376 |
| Longitude | -95.3254 |
| Population | 1,239 |
| Density | 148.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 75862 |
| Area Code | 903 |
| County Seat | Groveton |
| School District | Trinity Independent School District |
About Westwood Shores, Texas
Westwood Shores is a locality in Trinity County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,239. The population density is 148.5 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 endures as a quiet expanse of pine-shadowed land where the heavy, humid air of the humid subtropical climate settles into the stillness of the afternoon. It lies 19.9 miles northeast of Huntsville, TX (from Huntsville, TX: bearing 42°T), and is situated 3.0 miles east of Trinity. The topography here avoids dramatic elevation, favoring a gentle, forested grade that rises toward the modest prominence of Rocky Hill, which marks the horizon six miles away. Only a mile from the primary residential arteries, the vast, shimmering surface of Lake Livingston acts as a cooling basin for the surrounding timberland. This proximity to water dictates the local temperament, as sunlight catches the surface of the lake at dusk, turning the water into a bruised, metallic violet that contrasts sharply with the deep, somber greens of the pines.
Development in Westwood Shores reflects a deliberate pace, balancing the quietude of its residential character with the regional influence of the Trinity River, which winds its path three miles to the west. The local economy and daily rhythms are tethered to the natural sprawl of the surrounding acreage, drawing residents who seek a reprieve from the density of metropolitan centers. Beyond the private gates and manicured drives, the proximity to Unknown Park offers a preserved stretch of wilderness that maintains the area’s rustic, unhurried atmosphere. Life in Westwood Shores remains defined by these modest geographic markers, where the land serves as a persistent, quiet backdrop to the routines of the people who reside among its trees.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Civilian Conservation Corps Camp at Trinity (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 301° NW
- Site of Gibson Hotel (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 280° W
- Trinity Chapel A.M.E. Church (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 268° W
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 3.0 mi, 270° W
- Russell - Alligator Preserve (Conservation Area) — 10.2 mi, 146° SE
- Davy Crockett National Forest (National Forest) — 12.5 mi, 042° NE · 161k acres
- Sam Houston National Forest (National Forest) — 13.8 mi, 184° S · 163k acres
- Sam Houston Grave (Public Artwork) — 19.6 mi, 222° SW
- Texas Prison Rodeo Stadium (Historic Ruins) — 19.8 mi, 221° SW
- Gibbs-Powell House Museum (Museum) — 20.0 mi, 222° SW
- H.E.A.R.T.S. Veterans Museum of Texas (Museum) — 20.7 mi, 228° SW
- Huntsville State Park (State Park) — 23.5 mi, 209° SW
- Lake Livingston State Park (State Park) — 26.1 mi, 134° SE
- Alabama Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 26.4 mi, 056° NE
- Houston County Museum and Visitors Center (Museum) — 27.0 mi, 343° N
- Livingston Museum (Museum) — 27.9 mi, 124° SE
- Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Museum (Museum) — 34.7 mi, 118° SE
- Big Slough Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 37.7 mi, 019° N · 3,521 acres
- Little Lake Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 38.5 mi, 215° SW · 3,956 acres
- Big Thicket National Preserve (National Conservation Area) — 41.8 mi, 137° SE · 109k acres
- Carmike Cinema Lufkin Mall 9 (Cinema) — 44.0 mi, 054° NE
- Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 44.6 mi, 144° SE · 58k acres
- St Andrews Church (Historic Ruins) — 46.4 mi, 335° NW
- Nature Center (Attraction) — 51.6 mi, 172° S
- Performance Stage (Attraction) — 51.6 mi, 172° S
- Koo Koo Kanoes (Attraction) — 51.6 mi, 172° S
- Discovery Junction (Attraction) — 51.6 mi, 172° S
- Cordovan Art School (Arts Centre) — 54.0 mi, 195° S
- 21st Century Home Theater & Automation (Theatre) — 54.6 mi, 187° S
- Neches River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 58.1 mi, 356° N · 16k acres
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About This Westwood Shores Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westwood Shores, Texas. Coordinates: 30.9376, -95.3254. 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 Westwood Shores includes the ZIP code (75862), telephone area code (903), county seat of Trinity County (Groveton), and school district assignment (Trinity Independent School District).
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 | August 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. |
