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About Raywood, Texas

Raywood 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. Raywood is located at 30.0419°N, 94.6721°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77582.

Raywood unfolds in a landscape shaped by the gentle curves of the Cow Island Bayou, its waters a ribbon of muted silver reflecting the expansive Texas sky. It lies 28.0 miles northeast of Baytown, TX (from Baytown, TX: bearing 41°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east of Liberty. The land here is not dramatic, but rather a study in subtle textures: broad, sun-drenched fields of goldenrod and prairie grasses give way to stands of live oak, their branches gnarled like ancient hands. A persistent, soft breeze, carrying the faint, briny tang of the distant Lee Cove, rustles through the foliage, a constant whisper against the quiet hum of insect life. The air itself seems to possess a certain weight, thick with the scent of damp earth and the subtle perfume of wild blossoms, particularly potent in the humid embrace of late afternoon. Even the light here possesses a unique quality, a mellow golden wash that settles over Raywood as the day wanes, painting the weathered clapboard houses and the occasional patch of cultivated land in hues of honey and rose. Historically, Raywood's identity is deeply intertwined with the ebb and flow of the Cow Island Bayou and its proximity to the coastal plains, though its direct connection to the sea is a distant, almost conceptual one, marked by the 17 miles to open water. This area, now a part of the vast Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, hints at a past where the rhythm of tides might have held a more immediate sway. The local economy, once perhaps more directly tied to the bayou's bounty, now finds its footing in a blend of agriculture and the quiet preservation of its heritage. Small farms, tending to crops that thrive in the rich soil, dot the landscape, and a few businesses cater to the needs of the residents and the occasional traveler drawn to the area's understated charm. There's a palpable sense of continuity in Raywood, a quiet defiance against the relentless march of time, where the echoes of earlier generations can still be felt in the stillness of the air and the enduring character of the land.

About This Raywood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Raywood, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.041882, -94.672142. 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 Raywood and Liberty County.

Detailed location data for Raywood includes the ZIP code (77582), 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 Raywood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.