Alton Texas Map

About Alton, Texas

Alton is a locality in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 20,214. The population density is 976.0 people per km². Alton is located at 26.2873°N, 98.3133°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78573.

Alton rests under a sky that often bleeds a vibrant, dusty rose at sunset, a spectacle that paints the flat, broad expanse of the Rio Grande Valley with strokes of ochre and deep plum. It lies 5.0 miles north of Mission, TX (from Mission, TX: bearing 9°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-west of McAllen. The land here, a patchwork of sun-baked earth and cultivated fields, stretches towards a horizon that seems to hold the very breath of the South Texas plains. Scattered mesquite trees, their thorny branches reaching like gnarled fingers, offer scant shade against the persistent sun, their resilience a quiet testament to the hardy spirit of this place. The air itself hums with a low, constant warmth, carrying the faint, sweet scent of ripening citrus and the dry whisper of wind through dormant grasses. The economic lifeblood of Alton has long been tied to the fertile soil, a legacy stretching back to its early days as a farming community. Generations have coaxed sustenance from this earth, a tradition that continues to shape the local character, evident in the careful cultivation of vegetables and citrus that feed markets far beyond the valley. While the agricultural roots remain deep, the proximity to larger urban centers has encouraged a steady growth, blending the quiet traditions of rural life with the conveniences of the modern world. The rhythm of Alton is one of patient endurance and quiet industriousness, a place where the land, the history, and the people are intrinsically, if subtly, bound together.

About This Alton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Alton, 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 Alton and Hidalgo County.

Detailed location data for Alton includes the ZIP code (78573), telephone area code (830), county seat of Hidalgo County (Edinburg), and school district assignment (Mission 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 Alton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.