Ottine Texas Map

About Ottine, Texas

Ottine is a locality in Gonzales County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Ottine is located at 29.5980°N, 97.5842°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78656.

Ottine unfurls across a landscape of rolling terrain, where the ancient, weathered earth exhales the scent of sun-baked grasses and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers. It lies 23.0 miles east of Seguin, TX (from Seguin, TX: bearing 85°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-south-east of Luling. The sky here is a vast, cerulean dome, often streaked with wisps of cloud that drift like forgotten thoughts across the immensity. Creeks, sometimes mere whispers of silver threads through the verdant fields, sometimes broader arteries reflecting the boundless blue above, carve their patient paths across the land. The air, particularly in the hush of late afternoon, carries a palpable stillness, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the sudden, startling cry of a hawk circling high overhead. This is a place where the horizons stretch out, inviting the eye to wander and the spirit to expand, a gentle embrace of open country that feels both enduring and alive. The story of Ottine is one etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its people and the fertile soil that has sustained them. Originally settled by those drawn to the rich agricultural potential of this region, the economy here has long been tied to the land, with cattle ranching and crop cultivation forming the bedrock of its livelihood. The echoes of past generations, who tamed this wilder country, can still be felt in the sturdy farmhouses and the weathered fences that delineate the pastures. While modern life has brought its own currents, a deep-seated connection to the earth and a neighborly spirit remain defining characteristics of Ottine. The local traditions, often tied to the agricultural calendar and the simple pleasures of community gatherings, lend a distinctive character to this corner of Gonzales County.

About This Ottine Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ottine, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.59801, -97.584163. 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 Ottine and Gonzales County.

Detailed location data for Ottine includes the ZIP code (78629), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Gonzales County (Gonzales), 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 Ottine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.