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Hortense Sparks Malsch Ward

Hortense Sparks Malsch Ward from directly overhead

Hortense Sparks Malsch Ward is a historic site in Texas, at a modelled elevation of 15 m. Oak Hill stands 29 m to the west-southwest, 25 miles off. The nearest named place is Hollywood Cemetery, a historic site 0.2 miles away. Texas Independence Trail passes 7.2 miles off. 2 named summits stand within 25 miles.

What the record says

Built
2010
Material
aluminium

What to expect

Operated by
Texas Historical Commission

Official site

How to reach it

Coordinates29.79033, -95.36831

Named places within 25 miles

Parks
Artworks
  • A Tribute to American Statesmanship: 1.3 mi
  • Houston: 1.3 mi
  • Banana Dolphin: 1.6 mi
  • Red Bull Flying Bach: 1.7 mi
  • #gorillaart: 1.7 mi
Gardens
  • Stream Garden: 1.9 mi
  • Vinson & Elkins Garden: 2.6 mi
  • Flores Terrace: 2.6 mi
  • Waste Management, Inc. Gardens: 2.6 mi
  • Devon Energy Global Garden: 2.6 mi
Museums: 54
Attractions: 27
  • 'Burp the Bayou' Red Button: 1.8 mi
  • Wetland Boardwalk: 4.1 mi
  • Boardwalk Overlook: 4.1 mi
  • Eco Station: 4.8 mi
  • Flow Works: 4.8 mi
Nature reserves: 14
Picnic sites: 12
  • Sarofim Picnic Lawn: 2.6 mi
  • CenterPoint Energy Seating Areas: 2.6 mi
  • Beverly and Staman Ogilvie Seating Area: 2.7 mi
  • JP Morgan Chase Bench Area: 2.7 mi
  • Picnic Area 1: 4.1 mi
Springs: 2
  • Beauchamp Spring: 0.7 mi
  • Riordan's Spring: 1.1 mi
Peaks: 2
  • Blackwell Peninsula: 21.7 mi
  • Oak Hill: 24.7 mi
Beaches: 1
  • Cinco Ranch Beach Club: 23.9 mi

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 25 miles of Hortense Sparks Malsch Ward. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
Oak HillWSW 249°29 m24.7 mi
Blackwell PeninsulaESE 104°3 m21.7 mi

When to go

Light through the year

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:2619:0219:33
June solstice06:2219:5120:26
September equinox07:1118:4819:20
December solstice07:1416:5117:27

Local time (America/Chicago).

Climate normals

Months averaging 5080 °F: Oct–May.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °F545864707783858681726256
Precip in4.02.73.85.25.17.94.53.44.55.43.44.3

1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Houston-port, 6 mi away.

Where this comes from

Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.

OpenStreetMapOfficial site

OpenStreetMap element node/12403653046

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