Barker Texas Map

About Barker, Texas

Barker is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,600. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Barker is located at 29.7844°N, 95.6849°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77413.

Barker rests in a landscape of subtle undulations, where the land breathes with a quiet, humid breath. It lies 5.4 miles northeast of Cinco Ranch, TX (from Cinco Ranch, TX: bearing 54°T), and is situated 7.3 miles northwest of Alief. The earth here is a deep, fertile clay, yielding to a tapestry of native grasses and the occasional stubborn scrub oak, their branches gnarled like ancient hands reaching for the sky. South Mayde Creek, a modest ribbon of water, meanders its way through the terrain, its banks often fringed with a dense growth of reeds that whisper secrets on the breeze. To the west, the land begins to hint at the distant, low-lying forms of Rabbs Ridge, a gentle rise on the horizon that anchors the view. The sky overhead is expansive, a vast canvas that can shift from an almost violent, bruised purple before a storm to a serene, pale blue on a clear afternoon, casting a soft, diffused light that lends a tender quality to the surroundings. The history of Barker is intertwined with the very soil that sustains it, a narrative shaped by early settlers drawn to its arable land and its proximity to vital waterways. Though inland, the presence of the expansive Barker Reservoir, a mere two miles distant, has always been a subtle influence, shaping the local ecology and providing a vital resource. The economy of Barker, while not robustly industrialized, draws its sustenance from a blend of small-scale agriculture, primarily focusing on crops suited to the region's climate, and a growing, if understated, service sector catering to the needs of its residents. A particular distinction of Barker is its inclusion within the vast boundaries of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a unique, perhaps unexpected, stewardship of the land and its natural heritage, even far from any ocean shore. This quiet corner of Texas cultivates a distinct character, a blend of practical resilience and an appreciation for the understated beauty of its own particular place.

About This Barker Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Barker, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.784396, -95.684947. 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 Barker and Harris County.

Detailed location data for Barker includes the ZIP code (77094), telephone area code (713, 832, 281, 346), county seat of Harris County (Houston), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Barker is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.