Moss Hill Texas Map

About Moss Hill, Texas

Moss Hill is a locality in Liberty County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Moss Hill is located at 30.2474°N, 94.7416°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77575.

Moss Hill exhales a quiet, sun-baked breath, its landscape a study in subtle undulations rather than dramatic peaks. It lies 28.8 miles east-northeast of New Caney, TX (from New Caney, TX: bearing 77°T), and is situated 16.3 miles north-northeast of Dayton. The terrain here is a gentle swell, a mosaic of tawny grasses punctuated by scattered live oaks, their branches gnarled like ancient hands. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry warmth, a scent of dust and distant pine, and the persistent hum of unseen insects. Beyond the immediate, low-slung residences and their neat, often fenced yards, the land unfurls towards the horizon, a vast expanse where the sky seems to press down with a luminous, almost tangible weight. To the north and east, the land gradually dips and rises, hinting at the broader sweep of Capers Ridge, a distant, hazy blue presence on the clearest days. The nearest significant body of water, Striplin Marsh, lies a mere mile to the west, a shimmering, reed-fringed promise of life in this arid expanse. The history of Moss Hill is a narrative spun from the threads of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land, a character forged by its inland position, far from the salty tang of the coast. Its economy, though modest, has long been tied to the earth, with ranching and agriculture forming the bedrock of its existence, the rich soil of Batiste Prairie to the west providing sustenance for both livestock and crops. This enduring spirit is perhaps most evident in its designation as part of the vast Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a testament to a broader, perhaps unexpected, appreciation for conservation that extends even to these inland reaches. While the roar of oil rigs may echo in other parts of Texas, Moss Hill’s wealth lies in the quiet productivity of its fields and pastures, and the steadfast resolve of its inhabitants to maintain a way of life that honors both tradition and the natural world.

About This Moss Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moss Hill, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.247433, -94.74159. 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 Moss Hill and Liberty County.

Detailed location data for Moss Hill includes the ZIP code (77575), telephone area code (281), county seat of Liberty County (Liberty), 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 Moss Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.