Elmaton Texas Map

About Elmaton, Texas

Elmaton is a locality in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Elmaton is located at 28.8864°N, 96.1400°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77437.

Elmaton exists as a quiet sentinel on the coastal plain, where the land yields to the broad, humid sweep of Matagorda County. It lies 43.9 miles west-south-west of Lake Jackson, TX (from Lake Jackson, TX: bearing 257°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-west of Markham. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, a patchwork of pastures and low-lying fields that seem to exhale the scent of damp earth and sun-baked grasses. Towards the horizon, where the sky bleeds into an endless, pale blue, the occasional cluster of live oaks and mesquite trees offers a sparse, wind-sculpted punctuation against the expansive canvas. The air itself carries a certain weight, a languid warmth that suggests the proximity of vast, unseen waters, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, casts a soft, golden haze that seems to slow the very pulse of the day. The history of Elmaton is tied to the fertile, alluvial soils that have long sustained its agricultural character, a legacy of cotton and cattle that still whispers through the landscape. The local economy, while perhaps not booming, finds its anchor in the enduring rhythms of farming and ranching, punctuated by the commerce that serves these fundamental pursuits. This part of Matagorda County, though unassuming, holds a quiet resilience, a testament to generations who have worked this land, their lives interwoven with the predictable cycles of planting and harvest. There are no grand monuments here, no bustling tourist attractions, but in the weathered fences, the sturdy farmhouses, and the quiet hum of tractors in the distance, one can discern a distinct, unpretentious spirit of place.

About This Elmaton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Elmaton, 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 Elmaton and Matagorda County.

Detailed location data for Elmaton includes the ZIP code (77440), telephone area code (281), county seat of Matagorda County (Bay City), and school district assignment. 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 Elmaton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.