Simonton Texas Map

About Simonton, Texas

Simonton is a locality in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 914. The population density is 164.4 people per km². Simonton is located at 29.6794°N, 95.9772°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77485.

Simonton rests a quiet breath from the meandering Bessies Creek, its waters a cool, brown ribbon through the flat plains. It lies 4.7 miles west of Fulshear, TX (from Fulshear, TX: bearing 261°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-southwest of Brookshire. The landscape here is a study in subtle textures: the deep, rich soil that cradles tenacious green shoots, the wide, pale sky that stretches without interruption, and the occasional, sturdy live oak offering a splash of darker verdure. The air, especially in the long, slow afternoons, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the distant hum of unseen life, a gentle, constant murmur that defines the very feel of Simonton. The land itself, unhurried and expansive, seems to hold its breath under the immense Texas sky, a vast canvas painted with the muted tones of prairie grasses and the occasional splash of wildflowers in their season. The history of Simonton is tied closely to the flow of Bessies Creek and the agricultural endeavors it has long sustained. For generations, this land has been a place of cultivation, its economy rooted in the bounty of the soil, with cotton and grain often yielding to the patient labor of its residents. Though inland, Simonton is a part of the remarkable Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a broader ecological awareness and a commitment to preserving the natural character of this specific locale, even far from the ocean's edge. This unique stewardship, combined with the enduring spirit of its farming heritage, gives Simonton a distinctive, grounded identity, a place where the rhythms of nature and the quiet persistence of human endeavor are inextricably linked.

About This Simonton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Simonton, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.679402, -95.977178. 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 Simonton and Fort Bend County.

Detailed location data for Simonton includes the ZIP code (77476), telephone area code (281), county seat of Fort Bend County (Richmond), and school district assignment (Lamar Consolidated 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 Simonton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.