Mauriceville Texas Map

About Mauriceville, Texas

Mauriceville is a locality in Orange County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,945. The population density is 136.8 people per km². Mauriceville is located at 30.2035°N, 93.8663°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77632.

Mauriceville sits amidst a landscape that breathes with a quiet, earthy resilience. It lies 10.9 miles northwest of Orange, TX (from Orange, TX: bearing 315°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north of Orangefield. The land here is a study in gentle contours, a tapestry of muted greens and ochres under a vast, often cerulean sky. Sparse stands of live oaks, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, punctuate the open fields, their shadows stretching long and languid in the afternoon sun. The air itself carries a certain weight, a humid stillness that settles deep into the lungs, broken only by the distant hum of cicadas or the rustle of dry grass. Cole Creek, a modest ribbon of water, meanders through the periphery, its banks often fringed with reeds and the occasional flash of a dragonfly's wing. The general terrain leans towards the prairie, a broad expanse where the horizon feels both distant and intimately close. The history of Mauriceville is intertwined with the broader narrative of settlement in this part of Texas, a story marked by an enduring connection to the land and its resources. While the region is inland, its designation within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument speaks to a broader conservation ethos, a recognition of ecological significance that extends beyond immediate coastlines. The local economy, though not heavily industrialized, finds its roots in agriculture and the quiet hum of small businesses that cater to the needs of the surrounding ranches and homes. There's a sense of continuity here, of lives lived in deliberate rhythm with the seasons, a character shaped by the practicalities of rural existence and a deep-seated independence. The proximity to the Owens-Illinois Reservoir offers a nearby amenity for recreation, a shimmering expanse that reflects the ever-changing Texas sky.

About This Mauriceville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mauriceville, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.203542, -93.866282. 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 Mauriceville and Orange County.

Detailed location data for Mauriceville includes the ZIP code (77632), telephone area code (281), county seat of Orange County (Orange), and school district assignment (Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated 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 Mauriceville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.