Fentress Texas Map

About Fentress, Texas

Fentress is a locality in Caldwell County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Fentress is located at 29.7561°N, 97.7764°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78622.

Fentress unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and wide, open skies, a place where the earth exhales a quiet strength. It lies 13.2 miles south-east of San Marcos, TX (from San Marcos, TX: bearing 132°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-west of Luling. The land here, a patchwork of sun-baked pastures and scattered clusters of live oaks, dips and rises with a gentle persistence, guiding the eye toward horizons that seem to stretch into eternity. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of warm earth and wild grasses, a perfume that clings to the senses. Roads, ribbons of pale asphalt, wind their way between ranches and modest homesteads, each curve revealing another vista of sun-drenched fields where cattle graze in slow, deliberate movements. The character of Fentress is etched in this broad expanse, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have found their footing on this land. The history of Fentress is tied to the rich soil and the agricultural pursuits that have sustained its people for generations. Once a vital stop for travelers and a hub for the surrounding ranches, its economy, though quieter now, still draws strength from the land, with cattle ranching and hay production forming the backbone of its livelihood. The faint scent of woodsmoke that sometimes drifts on the breeze hints at the enduring traditions of rural life, a connection to the earth that remains palpable. While grand landmarks are few, the true distinctive feature of Fentress is the palpable sense of quiet resilience, a character forged by the sun, the wind, and the patient cultivation of the Texas soil, a place where the echoes of its past are carried on the rustling leaves of the ancient oaks.

About This Fentress Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fentress, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.756058, -97.77639. 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 Fentress and Caldwell County.

Detailed location data for Fentress includes the ZIP code (78622), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Caldwell County (Lockhart), 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 Fentress is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.