Fort Clark Springs, Texas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Fort Clark Springs, Kinney County.
| City | Fort Clark Springs |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Kinney |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.306068 |
| Longitude | -100.422023 |
| Population | 1,048 |
| Density | 148.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Fort Clark Springs is a locality in Kinney County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,048. The population density is 148.9 people per km². Fort Clark Springs is located at 29.3061°N, 100.4220°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78832.
Fort Clark Springs unfolds across a landscape shaped by the rugged beauty of South Texas. It lies 28.9 miles east of Del Rio, TX (from Del Rio, TX: bearing 98°T), and is situated 0.4 miles south-west of Brackettville. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, meet the wide, often azure sky, while thorny brush and mesquite trees cling tenaciously to the earth. Sunlight here possesses a particular quality, a golden warmth that bleeds into the late afternoon, imbuing the sparse vegetation with a shimmering vibrancy. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a dry, clean scent, hinting at the vastness of the surrounding open country and the resilience of life that thrives under its expansive heavens. This place, Fort Clark Springs, whispers of a long and storied past, a frontier outpost that transitioned into a civilian community. Its history is intertwined with the military presence that once occupied its grounds, a legacy still palpable in the enduring structures and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The local economy, modest yet determined, often draws from the land, with ranching and agriculture forming foundational threads. The nearby waters, a welcome oasis in the often arid terrain, offer a gentle counterpoint to the dry heat, a place for quiet reflection and the simple pleasures of a sun-drenched afternoon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fort Clark Springs, 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 Fort Clark Springs and Kinney County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Fort Clark Springs is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Fort Clark Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |