Burton Texas Map

About Burton, Texas

Burton is a locality in Washington County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 174. The population density is 71.4 people per km². Burton is located at 30.1822°N, 96.5955°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77835.

Burton rests in a landscape of rolling terrain, where the Brazos River Basin begins to assert its gentle, undulating presence. It lies 34.5 miles south-south-west of College Station, TX (from College Station, TX: bearing 207°T), and is situated 11.9 miles west of Brenham. The land here is a mosaic of open fields, some cultivated with the promise of grain, others left to the wilder growth of native grasses and mesquite. Live oaks, gnarled and ancient, punctuate the horizon, their branches draped with Spanish moss that catches the diffused light of the Texas sky. The air itself carries a palpable warmth, a humid embrace that softens the edges of the day, especially as the sun dips low, casting long shadows that stretch across the dusty roads connecting scattered homesteads. The character of Burton is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the sky feels vast and ever-present. The history of Burton is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the railroad that once offered a lifeline to the outside world. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of cotton and cattle, laid the foundations of a community that has since seen its agricultural roots deepen and diversify. While the era of large-scale cotton plantations has faded, the spirit of farming persists, with many residents still tending to their land, growing everything from hay to specialty crops. The town’s economy, though modest, thrives on this connection to the earth, supported by local businesses that cater to the needs of both farmers and the families who call Burton home. There’s a discernible sense of continuity here, a quiet pride in the generations who have worked this land, their stories whispered in the rustle of the corn and the creak of the old wooden barns.

About This Burton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burton, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.18216, -96.595528. 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 Burton and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Burton includes the ZIP code (76033), telephone area code (817, 682, 409), county seat of Washington County (Brenham), and school district assignment (Burton 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 Burton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.