Cactus Texas Map

About Cactus, Texas

Cactus is a locality in Webb County, Texas, United States. Cactus is located at 27.9070°N, 99.3939°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79013.

Cactus, a quiet settlement in Webb County, Texas, unfolds across a landscape etched by sun and wind. It lies 28.5 miles north-north-east of Laredo, TX (from Laredo, TX: bearing 14°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-south-west of Encinal. The terrain here is a study in subtle resilience, where hardy mesquite trees and tough grasses cling to the earth, their roots a persistent anchor against the arid air. Vast, open skies dominate, a canvas for the dramatic shifts of light that paint the horizon each evening, transitioning from the fiery oranges of sunset to the deep, velvety indigo of night, punctuated by a million indifferent stars. The very air carries a dry warmth, a constant reminder of the Texan sun’s enduring power, and the soil, a pale ochre, seems to hold the heat long after the day has surrendered to twilight. The history of Cactus is intimately tied to the land’s potential and the enduring spirit of its people. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of ranching and the sparse but vital water sources, established a life of quiet perseverance. The local economy, once largely dependent on cattle and the occasional oil exploration that has dotted the wider region, now finds its pulse in the careful stewardship of the land and the modest commerce that sustains its residents. There are no grand monuments or bustling attractions in Cactus, but rather a distinctive character that speaks of a life lived in harmony with the often-demanding environment, a place where the silence is as profound as the history.

About This Cactus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cactus, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.906953, -99.393925. 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 Cactus and Webb County.

Detailed location data for Cactus includes the ZIP code (78019), telephone area code (210, 726, 806), county seat of Webb County (Laredo), and school district assignment (Dumas 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 Cactus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.