Pendleton Texas Map

About Pendleton, Texas

Pendleton is a locality in Bell County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 649. The population density is 59.6 people per km². Pendleton is located at 31.1952°N, 97.3486°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76501.

Pendleton lies in a landscape of rolling hills and wide, open skies, where the earth itself seems to breathe a quiet, enduring strength. It lies 6.7 miles north of Temple, TX (from Temple, TX: bearing 357°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-north-east of Morgan's Point Resort. The terrain here is characterized by fertile bottomlands that give way to gently rising slopes, a patchwork of cultivated fields and native grasses that stretch towards the horizon. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and distant hay, and the light often softens into a warm, honeyed glow that washes over the land, lending a particular sweetness to the close of day. It is a place where the vastness of the Texas sky feels palpable, a constant presence that shapes the very character of the place. The history of Pendleton is tied to the fertile soil and the resilience of those who first settled here, drawn by the promise of agriculture. For generations, the local economy has been rooted in the cultivation of the land, with crops like cotton and grains forming the backbone of its prosperity. While the agricultural roots remain deep, the modern economy of Pendleton has diversified, embracing small businesses and trades that serve the surrounding countryside, each contributing to the unhurried rhythm of daily life. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions, but rather a quiet dignity in the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious homes that speak of a community built on hard work and a deep connection to the earth.

About This Pendleton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Pendleton, 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 Pendleton and Bell County.

Detailed location data for Pendleton includes the ZIP code (76579), telephone area code (254), county seat of Bell County (Belton), and school district assignment (Troy Independent School District). 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 Pendleton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.