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Olivarez Texas Map

Explore Olivarez, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Olivarez, Texas

How to Use This Olivarez, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Olivarez, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Olivarez.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Olivarez
State	Texas (TX)
County	Hidalgo County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	26.228406
Longitude	-97.992225
Population	4,248
Density	445.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	78599
Area Code	830
County Seat	Edinburg
School District	Weslaco Independent School District

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About Olivarez, Texas

Olivarez is a locality in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,248. The population density is 445.1 people per km². Olivarez is located at 26.2284°N, 97.9922°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78599.

Olivarez occupies a quiet expanse of flat, sun-drenched terrain defined by the steady, unyielding light of the Texas interior. It lies 4.8 miles north of Weslaco, TX (from Weslaco, TX: bearing 359°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east-northeast of Alamo. The horizon stretches thin and wide, broken only by the subtle rise of Sunrise Hill four miles to the north. Water moves slowly through the landscape, channeled primarily through the Donna Drain located six miles away, which serves as a vital vein for the thirsty soil. Beyond the immediate fields, the earth dips toward the Arroyo Anacuitas, a basin that carves a faint, dry signature into the regional topography. Even the air feels heavy with the scent of parched earth and mesquite, especially as the sun retreats behind the distant, hazy silhouette of the land.

Olivarez emerged from the necessity of agrarian labor, its growth tethered to the rhythmic cycles of planting and harvest. The local economy remains deeply rooted in this tradition, with vast swaths of land dedicated to row crops that shimmer like emerald glass under the midday heat. Small-scale agricultural enterprises and logistics support the regional industry, providing a steady pulse to the daily operations of the inhabitants. Workers move between the fields and the processing facilities with a quiet, efficient diligence that has defined the character of the region for generations. This persistent focus on production ensures that Olivarez maintains a functional, pragmatic identity that favors substance over display.

Olivarez carries a distinct cultural weight, shaped by a blend of persistent labor and the quiet endurance of its people. Life here often centers on the simple connection to the land, finding its most public expression during seasonal gatherings at Sunrise Hill County Park, where the community congregates beneath the vast, open sky. While the pace of life remains measured, the proximity to the Valley Acres Reservoir provides a rare, contemplative space for those seeking a moment of respite from the heat. The town reflects a sturdy, unpretentious spirit, where the architecture is utilitarian and the social bonds are forged through shared effort. No grand monuments define the skyline, yet the collective memory of the populace serves as a sturdy anchor for the identity of Olivarez.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sunrise Hill County Park (Local Park) — 3.6 mi, 102° E
A.C. Cuellar, Jr. Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 4.1 mi, 301° NW
Weslaco City Park (Local Park) — 4.4 mi, 170° S
Weslaco Water Tower (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 178° S
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 177° S
Cortez Hotel (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 179° S
Estero Llano Grande State ParK (State Park) — 7.2 mi, 163° S
Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.3 mi, 159° S · 277k acres
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.5 mi, 194° S
Plaza Sports Center (Stadium) — 10.8 mi, 272° W
Hidalgo County Historical Museum (Museum) — 11.7 mi, 296° NW
Topgolf (Attraction) — 13.1 mi, 260° W
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.3 mi, 218° SW · 4,218 acres
R&N Thrift (Attraction) — 16.1 mi, 265° W
Sharyland Rattlers Stadium (Stadium) — 18.0 mi, 266° W
The History of Mexico & Mankind (Public Artwork) — 18.4 mi, 098° E
Border Theater (Theatre) — 20.7 mi, 268° W
Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park (State Park) — 22.8 mi, 262° W
Hawk observation deck (Attraction) — 24.4 mi, 260° W
Stillman House Museum (Museum) — 38.2 mi, 126° SE
Brownsville Heritage Museum (Museum) — 38.2 mi, 126° SE
Brownsville Art League Fine Arts Museum (Museum) — 38.5 mi, 127° SE
Welcome to Texas Sign (Attraction) — 39.5 mi, 126° SE
Palmito Hill Battlefield (Viewpoint) — 46.6 mi, 113° SE
Padre Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 47.6 mi, 061° NE · 262k acres
Port Isabel Historical Museum (Museum) — 49.8 mi, 102° E
Gravity Park (Theme Park) — 51.9 mi, 100° E

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