Richwood Texas Map

About Richwood, Texas

Richwood is a locality in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,791. The population density is 412.0 people per km². Richwood is located at 29.0561°N, 95.4099°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77515.

Richwood rests on a gentle incline, its landscape defined by the slow, sinuous passage of Oyster Creek, a ribbon of brown water reflecting the wide, often pale Texas sky. It lies 2.1 miles northeast of Lake Jackson, TX (from Lake Jackson, TX: bearing 44°T), and is situated 9.5 miles northwest of Brazosport. The land here is a study in muted greens and browns, a vast expanse of prairie punctuated by stands of live oak and scattered mesquite, their branches reaching out like gnarled fingers. Beyond the immediate vicinity of the creek, the terrain flattens into broad, agricultural fields, the soil dark and rich, ready for the seasons' offerings. To the north, the land begins a subtle rise, hinting at the distant, low-slung contours of Slough Ridge, a barely perceptible swell on the horizon that breaks the unbroken sweep of the plains. The air carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the damp, verdant breath of the waterway, especially potent in the hushed hours of early morning. The history of Richwood is inextricably tied to the fertile lands bordering Oyster Creek, a place where generations have coaxed sustenance from the soil. Its economy, once rooted in cotton and cattle, has diversified, with agricultural enterprises still forming a significant backbone, but now alongside the quiet hum of small-scale manufacturing and the steady presence of the oil and gas industry, a familiar neighbor in this part of Texas. This locality also falls within the expansive boundaries of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a profound stewardship of the natural world, even far from the ocean's edge. The rhythm of life in Richwood is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a pace that allows for contemplation and a deep connection to the land, a feeling amplified by the quiet dignity of its older homes and the welcoming openness of its public spaces.

About This Richwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Richwood, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.056079, -95.40994. 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 Richwood and Brazoria County.

Detailed location data for Richwood includes the ZIP code (77531), telephone area code (281), county seat of Brazoria County (Angleton), and school district assignment (Brazosport 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 Richwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.