Alfred Texas Map
Alfred, Texas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Alfred, Jim Wells County.
Interactive Map of Alfred, Texas
| City | Alfred |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Jim Wells |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 27.880577 |
| Longitude | -97.984723 |
| Population | 227 |
| Density | 76.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Alfred, Texas
Alfred is a locality in Jim Wells County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 227. The population density is 76.8 people per km². Alfred is located at 27.8806°N, 97.9847°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78332.
Alfred lies under a sky that stretches with a boundless, almost audacious blue, the kind that seems to leach color from the very land it surveys. It lies 36.4 miles west of Corpus Christi, TX (from Corpus Christi, TX: bearing 279°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-south-west of Orange Grove. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, a broad, flat expanse that promises endless horizons, punctuated by the sparse, stoic presence of mesquite trees and scrub brush clinging to the sandy loam. The air, even in the midday heat, carries a dry whisper of dust and the faint, sweet scent of sun-baked earth, a perfume unique to these southern Texas plains. Life in Alfred moves with a measured, unhurried cadence, dictated by the sun's arc and the quiet dignity of its inhabitants. The history of Alfred is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty that the land, with a grudging generosity, yields. Ranching has long been a cornerstone of the local economy, the legacy of vast cattle drives and open range still palpable in the weathered faces and independent spirit of those who call Alfred home. The fertile soil, when coaxed with water, supports the cultivation of crops that feed not just the immediate vicinity but also find their way to wider markets, a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of generations. While no grand monuments mark its past, the quiet hum of tractors in the distance and the enduring agricultural pursuits are the true landmarks of Alfred, whispering stories of hard work and a deep connection to the soil.
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About This Alfred Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Alfred, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Alfred and Jim Wells County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Alfred is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Alfred is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
