Morgans Point Texas Map

About Morgans Point, Texas

Morgans Point is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 339. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Morgans Point is located at 29.6794°N, 94.9899°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77571.

Morgans Point, a sliver of land at the western edge of Galveston Bay, presents a landscape sculpted by the persistent embrace of the Gulf Coast. It lies 2.0 miles east-northeast of La Porte, TX (from La Porte, TX: bearing 62°T), and is situated 3.9 miles south of Baytown. Here, the air hangs heavy with the briny tang of the Atlantic Ocean, a mere mile away, and the sky often stretches in an unbroken expanse of pale blue or bruised twilight. The terrain itself is low-lying, a flat embrace of coastal prairie dotted with hardy grasses and the occasional resilient live oak. Little Cedar Bayou, a slow-moving artery, snakes nearby, its waters reflecting the immense sky and the ever-present shimmer of humidity. The proximity to the ocean is not just a geographical fact; it is a palpable presence, felt in the gentle sway of the land and the distant murmur of waves, a constant reminder of the vastness that lies just beyond Hog Island. Historically, Morgans Point has been a place where the ebb and flow of the sea has dictated the rhythm of life and livelihood. Once a vital port and a hub for the burgeoning oil industry, its economy has evolved, now finding a more measured pulse in the preservation of its natural beauty, a significant portion of which falls within the protected boundaries of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. This designation underscores the unique ecological importance of this coastal fringe, a sanctuary for migratory birds and a testament to the delicate balance of this marine ecosystem. The echoes of its industrial past are faint, replaced by the quiet hum of boats in the small harbor and the rustle of marsh grasses, a subtle testament to the enduring power of nature and the quiet resilience of this particular corner of Texas.

About This Morgans Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Morgans Point, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.679394, -94.989928. 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 Morgans Point and Harris County.

Detailed location data for Morgans Point includes the ZIP code (77571), telephone area code (281), 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 Morgans Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.