Port O'Connor Texas Map

About Port O'Connor, Texas

Port O'Connor is a locality in Calhoun County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 620. The population density is 67.6 people per km². Port O'Connor is located at 28.4483°N, 96.4058°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77982.

Port O'Connor greets the visitor with a salty kiss of air, a place where the land surrenders to the Gulf of Mexico in a gentle embrace. It lies 43.8 miles south-east of Victoria, TX (from Victoria, TX: bearing 124°T), and is situated 17.6 miles south-east of Port Lavaca. The landscape here is a study in low horizons and expansive skies, punctuated by the vibrant green of coastal marshes and the shimmering silver of shallow bays. Fishing boats, their hulls weathered by sun and sea, bob lazily at their moorings, a constant reminder of the water's dominion. The scent of brine mingles with the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers, carried on a breeze that seems to whisper secrets of the tides. The light here, especially as the sun begins its descent, paints the clouds in hues of apricot and rose, a fleeting masterpiece that stretches across the vast, open canvas of the sky. The history of Port O'Connor is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its waters, a legacy forged by fishermen and oystermen who understood the rhythms of the coast. For generations, this stretch of Texas coastline has been a vital hub for seafood, with shrimping and oyster harvesting forming the backbone of its economy. The quiet hum of outboard motors and the distant cry of gulls are the soundtrack to daily life, a testament to an enduring connection to the sea. Beyond the practicalities of the fishing industry, Port O'Connor offers a distinct cultural character, one that values simplicity and a profound appreciation for the natural world. The small, independent spirit of this coastal community is palpable, a quiet resilience that has weathered storms both literal and economic, always returning to the steadfast allure of the Gulf.

About This Port O'Connor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Port O'Connor, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.448335, -96.405807. 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 Port O'Connor and Calhoun County.

Detailed location data for Port O'Connor includes the ZIP code (77982), telephone area code (409), county seat of Calhoun County (Port Lavaca), and school district assignment (Calhoun County 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 Port O'Connor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.