Crosby Texas Map

About Crosby, Texas

Crosby is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,617. The population density is 526.8 people per km². Crosby is located at 29.9119°N, 95.0622°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77532.

Crosby occupies a flat, expansive stretch of terrain where the humid breath of the coastal lowlands meets the dense, encroaching woodland. It lies 9.1 miles southeast of Atascocita, TX (from Atascocita, TX: bearing 131°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-northeast of Channelview. Jackson Bayou carves a winding path through the landscape, its dark, silt-heavy waters serving as a primary artery that defines the local topography. To the north, the elevation shifts subtly toward the depression of Gum Gully, while the horizon is occasionally broken by the distant, hazy silhouette of Casey Ridge. Sunlight here possesses a heavy, amber quality, turning the marshy grasses into a shimmering copper field as the afternoon wanes. Residents often gather at the Crosby Sports Complex, a sprawling green space that anchors the social life of the vicinity, offering a reprieve from the dense, humid air that clings to the earth. Old River remains a vital presence in the regional consciousness, its influence lingering in the damp soil and the persistent, salt-tinged breeze that travels from the nearby coast. This proximity to the water has historically dictated the rhythm of Crosby, shaping an economy rooted in the industrious energy of the Gulf region and the steady, rhythmic labor of those who work the refineries and transport lanes. Beyond the industrial hum, one might glimpse the surface of Sludge Pond Number 2, which sits quietly in the landscape, reflecting the shifting gray clouds of the Texas sky. Further out, the presence of Diamond Island serves as a silent landmark, marking the transition toward the open water. Life in Crosby moves with a deliberate, measured pace, grounded in the practical realities of a landscape defined by its waterways and its enduring, industrious spirit.

About This Crosby Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crosby, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.911888, -95.062151. 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 Crosby and Harris County.

Detailed location data for Crosby 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 Crosby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.