Hungerford Texas Map
Hungerford, 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 Hungerford, Wharton County.
Interactive Map of Hungerford, Texas
| City | Hungerford |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Wharton |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.399134 |
| Longitude | -96.076903 |
| Population | 171 |
| Density | 18.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Hungerford, Texas
Hungerford is a locality in Wharton County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 171. The population density is 18.5 people per km². Hungerford is located at 29.3991°N, 96.0769°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77448.
Hungerford lies under a sky that stretches wide and pale, a canvas for the slow drift of cottony clouds. It lies 19.5 miles south-west of Rosenberg, TX (from Rosenberg, TX: bearing 236°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-north-east of Wharton. The land here is a study in gentle repose, a softly rolling prairie that hums with the quiet industry of the earth. Fat, dark soil, rich from generations of growth and decay, forms the foundation of this place, broken only by the occasional line of live oaks that stand sentinel, their gnarled branches reaching like ancient hands towards the sun. The air carries a faint, sweet scent of honeysuckle and damp earth, a perfume that clings to the skin long after you've passed through the sparse collection of buildings that mark Hungerford's heart. Evenings here are painted in hues of amethyst and rose, the light softening the edges of the landscape, lending a contemplative grace to the open spaces. The story of Hungerford is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent rhythm of its agricultural roots. For decades, the fertile ground has yielded its bounty, primarily cotton and cattle, sustaining families and shaping the character of the settlement. This enduring connection to the land is the lifeblood of Hungerford, a quiet testament to the resilience of those who have made their lives here. Though larger arteries of commerce lie elsewhere, the local economy still turns on the dependable cycles of planting and harvest, a tradition passed down through generations. There are no grand universities or bustling tourist attractions, only the steady pulse of a place that understands its own quiet strength, a place where history is not just remembered, but lived in the everyday.
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About This Hungerford Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Hungerford, 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 Hungerford and Wharton County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Hungerford 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 Hungerford 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. |
