Phelps Texas Map

About Phelps, Texas

Phelps is a locality in Walker County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Phelps is located at 30.6963°N, 95.4444°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77363.

Phelps rests on a landscape defined by the gentle flow of Phelps Creek, its waters a constant murmur through the wide, open country. It lies 6.6 miles east-southeast of Huntsville, TX (from Huntsville, TX: bearing 107°T), and is situated 18.9 miles north of Willis. The land here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet, unassuming beauty, a tapestry of prairie grasses and scattered stands of loblolly pine that whisper in the frequent breeze. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the distant, verdant hum of the Sam Houston National Forest, a mere dozen miles away. To the west, the faint, blue haze of Scott Ridge offers a distant promise of elevation, a subtle contrast to the prevailing flatness that characterizes the immediate surroundings. Tillie Lake, a serene expanse, lies close by, reflecting the vast Texas sky, its surface often rippled by the passage of unseen waterfowl. The history of Phelps is as understated as its landscape, tied to the slow, steady growth of the region and its connection to the land. Once a crossroads for those traveling through East Texas, Phelps developed a modest economy built on agriculture and the enduring presence of the timber industry, drawn from the nearby piney woods. The designation of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a vast protected area, now encompasses Phelps, a curious irony for a place so far inland, yet a testament to the broader ecological considerations shaping the state. Life here moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the quiet rhythm of its inhabitants, a community that values the simple pleasures of a clear night sky and the enduring presence of Phelps Creek, a constant, life-giving artery through the heart of this Texas locality.

About This Phelps Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Phelps, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.696305, -95.444386. 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 Phelps and Walker County.

Detailed location data for Phelps includes the ZIP code (77340), telephone area code (713, 832), county seat of Walker County (Huntsville), 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 Phelps is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.