Wallis Texas Map

About Wallis, Texas

Wallis is a locality in Austin County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,701. The population density is 402.0 people per km². Wallis is located at 29.6313°N, 96.0652°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77485.

Wallis rests under a vast Texas sky, where the land unfolds in broad, sun-drenched plains that hint at the distant Elm Ridge, some twenty miles to the west. It lies 10.7 miles west-southwest of Fulshear, TX (from Fulshear, TX: bearing 248°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west-southwest of Weston Lakes. The air here carries the scent of dry grasses and fertile soil, a testament to the agricultural heart of this region. Elm Slough, a quiet ribbon of water, meanders a mile from the town, its banks lined with the sturdy trees that give it its name, while the shimmering surface of Penny Lake, four miles distant, offers a cool counterpoint to the warmth of the day. The landscape around Wallis is a study in gentle undulations, a fertile expanse that has long drawn those who seek to cultivate its bounty. This is a place where the horizon feels both immense and intimately connected to the earth beneath one's feet. The history of Wallis is as deeply rooted as the cotton and corn that once defined its economy. For generations, the industrious spirit of its inhabitants shaped the very character of this locale, a spirit that saw the town emerge from the rich agricultural lands. While the economic landscape has shifted, the enduring legacy of those early settlers remains, a subtle undercurrent in the daily life of Wallis. The town now finds itself within the expansive boundaries of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a broader commitment to preservation, even in this inland setting. This unique placement adds another layer to the identity of Wallis, a place where the practicalities of rural life intersect with a far-reaching vision for the natural world.

About This Wallis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wallis, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.631349, -96.065236. 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 Wallis and Austin County.

Detailed location data for Wallis includes the ZIP code (77485), telephone area code (281), county seat of Austin County (Bellville), and school district assignment (Brazos 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 Wallis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.