JLWM8609 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I saw some photos of the skylines of NYC and Chicago taken 30-40 miles away, and it got me to wondering how far away from downtown you have viewed Houston's skyline. The furthest point north from which I've been able to make out Houston's skyline is I-45 at Cypresswood, which is about 20 miles from downtown. Down south, I've been able to see Houston's skyline from the flyover ramp at I-45 and NASA Rd. 1, which is just over 20 miles south of downtown. When I'm coming back from Galveston on the causeway, I look at the horizon from the top of the causeway to see if I can barely make out the faint outline of Houston's skyline some 48 miles away. I've never been able to see it, but I suspect that haze and pollution may prevent that, or maybe the tops of tallest buildings are just barely visible (Chase Tower, Wells Fargo Plaza), but I wouldn't be able to make them out without binoculars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasek Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 US 90 at the San Jacinto river Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 If not from the air, probably the San Jacinto Monument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 99 and the Westpark Tollway on the ramp going east on the tollway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) On top of the flyover at The Woodlands Pkwy and I-45, you can clearly see the tops of Chase and Wells. I'm usually driving so I've never been able to stare at it. I've only caught glimpses. It can also clearly be seen from the Anadarko buildings. I have not witnessed this myself but I know people who work in teh buildings who say it is very visible. Edited February 12, 2015 by wxman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 If I recall correctly, from the south, it comes into view just inside the Outer Loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 From the South, I'v eseen Downtown from the 288 overpass over Hwy 6, maybe a little further out if the weather is really clear, like after a cold front comes through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 ive seen downtown from the interchange at Grand Parkway and 290. ive heard about the Anadarko employees having downtown views and always wished an employee would take a picture and post it online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 From Bush airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBurke Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 2/11/2015 at 11:00 PM, JLWM8609 said: I saw some photos of the skylines of NYC and Chicago taken 30-40 miles away, and it got me to wondering how far away from downtown you have viewed Houston's skyline. The furthest point north from which I've been able to make out Houston's skyline is I-45 at Cypresswood, which is about 20 miles from downtown. Down south, I've been able to see Houston's skyline from the flyover ramp at I-45 and NASA Rd. 1, which is just over 20 miles south of downtown. When I'm coming back from Galveston on the causeway, I look at the horizon from the top of the causeway to see if I can barely make out the faint outline of Houston's skyline some 48 miles away. I've never been able to see it, but I suspect that haze and pollution may prevent that, or maybe the tops of tallest buildings are just barely visible (Chase Tower, Wells Fargo Plaza), but I wouldn't be able to make them out without binoculars. On a very clear day, Houston Skyline is visible from the highway 146 bridge in Kemah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 There was a post on reddit of Downtown from Smith Point. Only a few towers were visible due to the curvature of the earth (and was obviously with a strong lens). Pretty cool. Think that's the furthest I've seen a photograph of it from the ground that wasn't space/drone/plane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, Montrose1100 said: There was a post on reddit of Downtown from Smith Point. Only a few towers were visible due to the curvature of the earth (and was obviously with a strong lens). Pretty cool. Think that's the furthest I've seen a photograph of it from the ground that wasn't space/drone/plane. Do you have a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, JLWM8609 said: Do you have a link? The amount of saved posts I had to scroll through lol. Reddit Post - Time Lapse of Sunset behind Downtown 38 miles away 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 6 hours ago, Montrose1100 said: The amount of saved posts I had to scroll through lol. Reddit Post - Time Lapse of Sunset behind Downtown 38 miles away Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skooljunkie Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 A family member of mine had a farm in far south Fort Bend Co in the late 90s; from the front porch of the house, you could see Transco on a very clear day...the light was almost always visible at night, roughly 30-32 miles away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaDo Lou Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) Damon Mound in Brazoria County is visible from downtown on a clear day, so presumably downtown would be visible from the top of Damon Mound. Damon Mound is about 39 miles southwest of downtown. It is a limestone outcropping with peak elevation of 146 feet above sea level. I've always found this mound to be interesting since it is so unusual for this part of Texas. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/damon-mound Edited October 29, 2020 by EaDo Lou 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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