Gardendale Texas Map

About Gardendale, Texas

Gardendale is a locality in La Salle County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,020. The population density is 68.0 people per km². Gardendale is located at 32.0135°N, 102.3596°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 78014, 78411, 79758.

Gardendale occupies a stretch of scrub-brushed plains where the horizon pulls away in every direction, offering a vast, unobstructed view of the sun’s slow transit across the sky. It lies 54.4 miles southwest of Pleasanton, TX (from Pleasanton, TX: bearing 235°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-northeast of Cotulla. The earth here is firm and parched, characterized by a hardy scrub that persists despite the dry heat, while the nearby banks of Slaughter Creek provide a thin, winding ribbon of relief in an otherwise arid landscape. During the height of the day, the air shimmers with a dry intensity, yet as dusk approaches, the light softens into a pale, dusty gold that settles over the flat expanse with a quiet, meditative weight. Five miles away, Alexander Park provides a rare pocket of managed greenery, a modest contrast to the rugged, untamed character of the surrounding brush.

Gardendale emerged as a product of the relentless industry that defines the regional economy, shaped heavily by the persistent pulse of the oil patch and the practical demands of rural life. The local rhythm is dictated by the steady hum of machinery and the movement of heavy transport, reflecting a history of labor that has long prioritized utility and endurance. Life in Gardendale moves with a deliberate, pragmatic speed, far removed from the frantic pace of larger hubs, yet it maintains a distinct sense of self-reliance that has persisted for decades. While the distant silhouette of the Edwards Plateau remains a mere suggestion on the far horizon, the inhabitants of Gardendale find their own landmarks in the steady infrastructure of the energy sector and the quiet, enduring traditions of their daily work.

About This Gardendale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gardendale, Texas. Coordinates: 32.013458, -102.359617. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Gardendale includes the ZIP code (78014, 78411, 79758), telephone area code (830, 806), county seat of La Salle County (Cotulla), and school district assignment (Ector County Independent School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.