San Felipe Texas Map

About San Felipe, Texas

San Felipe is a locality in Austin County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,334. The population density is 50.1 people per km². San Felipe is located at 29.7930°N, 96.1008°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77474.

San Felipe rests in a broad, open expanse where the land begins to unfurl its subtle undulations towards the distant Elm Ridge. It lies 14.0 miles west-northwest of Fulshear, TX (from Fulshear, TX: bearing 301°T), and is situated 3.5 miles east-northeast of Sealy. The Brazos River, a slow-moving artery, marks the immediate periphery, its muddy waters reflecting the wide Texas sky, a canvas of ever-shifting blues and grays. Patches of hardy mesquite and scattered live oaks dot the landscape, their gnarled branches reaching out like ancient hands, a testament to the enduring spirit of this inland terrain. The air here carries a certain stillness, broken only by the whisper of wind through dry grasses and the occasional call of a distant bird. Three miles to the west, the placid surface of Mound Lake offers a different kind of watery mirror, a quiet counterpoint to the larger river's journey. San Felipe’s history is deeply intertwined with the very beginnings of Texas, a place where dreams of nationhood were first given form. As one of the earliest Anglo-American settlements, its founding echoes with the ambition and resilience of pioneers. Today, the local economy, while perhaps not as robust as its storied past, finds its footing in agriculture and the quiet hum of a community that values its roots. The Stephen F Austin State Historical Park Trail, a two-mile ribbon of earth and memory, invites reflection on the lives that shaped this region. The entire area falls within the vast, protected waters of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a broader commitment to preservation, even in this landlocked heart of Texas, hinting at a profound ecological stewardship that transcends immediate geography.

About This San Felipe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of San Felipe, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.793009, -96.100793. 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 San Felipe and Austin County.

Detailed location data for San Felipe includes the ZIP code (77474), telephone area code (281), county seat of Austin County (Bellville), and school district assignment (Sealy 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 San Felipe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.