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Willis Texas Map

Explore Willis, 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 Willis, Texas

How to Use This Willis, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	30.434166
Longitude	-95.484207
Population	6,431
Density	524.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	77378, 77318
Area Code	713, 832
County Seat	Conroe
School District	Willis Independent School District

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About Willis, Texas

Willis is a locality in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,431. The population density is 524.6 people per km². Willis is located at 30.4342°N, 95.4842°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Willis is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 77378, 77318.

Willis occupies a verdant expanse of terrain where the East Fork Crystal Creek traces a quiet, winding path through the landscape. It lies 7.9 miles north of Conroe, TX (from Conroe, TX: bearing 350°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-northwest of Beach. The land around Willis unfolds in a series of subtle rises and shaded hollows, defined by the proximity of the Lewis Creek Reservoir just a short distance away. Travelers passing through the region often note the way sunlight filters through the timber, casting long, amber shadows across the fields as evening approaches. To the north, the sprawling acreage of the Sam Houston National Forest provides a dense, green backdrop to the horizon, while the gentle elevation of Shepard Hill breaks the otherwise level plains. The air here holds a distinct, earthy clarity, particularly after the frequent rains that nourish the fertile soil of the surrounding basin.

Willis began as a modest settlement that grew in strength alongside the expansion of the regional rail lines, which acted as a vital artery for the transport of timber and agricultural yields. The local economy has long relied upon the industrious nature of its residents, shifting from early lumber milling and farming to a diverse mix of small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented commerce. This transition reflects the resilient spirit of those who built their lives in the shadow of the pines, adapting to the changing demands of the modern market. Even today, the hum of regional industry remains a steady, rhythmic presence that underscores the daily activities of the workforce. Willis maintains a focus on self-reliance, ensuring that its economic foundations remain as sturdy as the heavy timber that once defined the regional landscape.

Cultural life in Willis finds a natural center at Lindley Park, where the community gathers for local events that mark the passing of the seasons with a quiet, collective pride. The character of the people is marked by a deep sense of neighborliness and a preference for a steady, grounded pace of existence. While the area is not defined by the presence of global celebrities, it has served as a formative environment for individuals who have gone on to leave their mark on the wider world of professional athletics, such as the accomplished athlete Marcus Spears. Landmarks within the area are modest and utilitarian, reflecting a history that values function and community accessibility over grandiosity. Residents often speak of the simple pleasure found in the late-afternoon light, when the intensity of the day fades and the horizon toward Steep Hollow glows with a soft, muted violet hue.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Willis Agricultural Barn and Arena (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 077° E
Willis Male and Female College (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 166° S
Charles Traylor Memorial Park (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 087° E
Site of Willis Cigar Factory (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 153° SE
Willis Methodist Church (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 165° S
Mlk Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 196° S
Lindley Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 143° SE
Stewarts Creek Preserve (Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 165° S
Sam Houston National Forest (National Forest) — 5.7 mi, 319° NW · 163k acres
Montgomery Park (Park) — 6.7 mi, 178° S
Huntsville State Park (State Park) — 12.0 mi, 347° N
Little Lake Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 12.7 mi, 279° W · 3,956 acres
Texas Whitetail Deer (Public Artwork) — 14.3 mi, 187° S
Cordovan Art School (Arts Centre) — 17.9 mi, 194° S
The Woodlands Children's Museum (Museum) — 18.4 mi, 183° S
Carousel (Attraction) — 18.8 mi, 175° S
21st Century Home Theater & Automation (Theatre) — 19.5 mi, 173° S
Texas Prison Rodeo Stadium (Historic Ruins) — 20.2 mi, 350° N
Gibbs-Powell House Museum (Museum) — 20.4 mi, 349° N
H.E.A.R.T.S. Veterans Museum of Texas (Museum) — 21.7 mi, 344° N
Historic Magnolia Depot (Museum) — 22.2 mi, 226° SW
Regal Benders Landing Cinema (IMAX, ScreenX, 4DX, RPX & VIP) (Cinema) — 22.6 mi, 163° S
Nature Center (Attraction) — 23.4 mi, 134° SE
Koo Koo Kanoes (Attraction) — 23.5 mi, 134° SE
Climbing Wall/Free-Fall Tower (Attraction) — 23.5 mi, 134° SE
Henrys Hideout Historical Pub (Museum) — 23.9 mi, 235° SW
Premiere Cinema 7 Tomball (Cinema) — 25.5 mi, 200° S
Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 34.9 mi, 100° E · 58k acres
Big Thicket National Preserve (National Conservation Area) — 38.1 mi, 084° E · 109k acres
Davy Crockett National Forest (National Forest) — 47.5 mi, 022° N · 161k acres

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