Barrett Texas Map

About Barrett, Texas

Barrett is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,273. The population density is 177.5 people per km². Barrett is located at 29.8799°N, 95.0630°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77532.

Barrett rests in a landscape where the air carries a faint, briny tang, a whisper of the Atlantic Ocean a mere ten miles away, though the immediate terrain is shaped by the gentle contours of the land. It lies 7.8 miles north-northeast of Channelview, TX (from Channelview, TX: bearing 23°T), and is situated 9.6 miles northeast of Cloverleaf. The soil, a rich, dark loam, supports a quiet, persistent greenery, punctuated by the deeper emerald of live oaks and the rustle of palmettos. Just a mile to the north, Faucet Lake mirrors the sky in its placid surface, a small, cool heart in the broader expanse. Two miles south, Jackson Bayou meanders, a slow, brown vein carrying whispers of the interior, while the same distance west, Gum Gully carves a deeper shadow into the earth. Though the formidable presence of The Ridge lies eighteen miles to the west, here the land tends towards a subtle undulation, a patient yielding to the coastal breeze. The entire locality is embraced by the vast, protected waters of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, its boundaries a constant reminder of the delicate balance of this coastal fringe. The story of Barrett is one of quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have found their footing here, drawing sustenance and livelihood from the surrounding waters and fertile ground. Its economy, historically tied to the bounty of the sea and the agricultural promise of the land, now finds a delicate equilibrium with its designation within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, fostering a careful stewardship of its natural resources. The ebb and flow of the tides, though not directly felt in Barrett's inland position, still shape the rhythms of life, influencing the fishing fleets that dock at nearby harbors and the markets that receive their catch. Generations have learned to read the subtle shifts in the wind, the patterns of the birds, and the health of the Jackson Bayou, weaving a local knowledge that runs deeper than any written history. Diamond Island, visible on clearer days, serves as a distant, shimmering sentinel, a reminder of the broader maritime heritage that defines this corner of Texas.

About This Barrett Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Barrett, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.879945, -95.062985. 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 Barrett and Harris County.

Detailed location data for Barrett includes the ZIP code (77532), telephone area code (281), county seat of Harris County (Houston), and school district assignment (Crosby Independent School District). 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 Barrett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.