Carlton Texas Map

About Carlton, Texas

Carlton is a locality in Hamilton County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 10. The population density is 5.9 people per km². Carlton is located at 31.9182°N, 98.1720°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76436.

Carlton’s horizon is a gentle sweep of Texas sky, a vast expanse that softens into the rolling terrain of Hamilton County. It lies 54.7 miles west-south-west of Cleburne, TX (from Cleburne, TX: bearing 237°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west-south-west of Hico. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of mesquite and live oak, their branches reaching out like patient hands. Dust, fine as sifted flour, coats everything, a constant reminder of the dry, sun-baked earth that yields its bounty with a stoic grace. Evenings bring a particular kind of quiet, a stillness broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the whisper of wind through dormant fields, painting the landscape with a light that feels both ancient and immediate. The story of Carlton is etched into the very character of its soil, a place where agriculture has long been the heartbeat of life. Ranching and farming, the enduring pillars of the local economy, have shaped generations, their rhythms dictated by the sun and the seasons. While not a place of grand monuments, its history is held in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of its residents, descendants of those who first tamed this corner of Texas. The sense of community here is palpable, a quiet understanding born from shared experience and a deep connection to the land that sustains them.

About This Carlton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carlton, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.918204, -98.171982. 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 Carlton and Hamilton County.

Detailed location data for Carlton includes the ZIP code (76436), telephone area code (254), county seat of Hamilton County (Hamilton), and school district assignment (Hico 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 Carlton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.