Poteet Texas Map

About Poteet, Texas

Poteet is a locality in Atascosa County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,910. The population density is 640.9 people per km². Poteet is located at 29.0405°N, 98.5681°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78065.

Poteet unfolds under a vast Texas sky, where the land breathes with a quiet resilience. It lies 26.9 miles south of San Antonio, TX (from San Antonio, TX: bearing 190°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-west of Pleasanton. Rolling prairie grasses, interspersed with hardy mesquite and live oak, stretch towards horizons that seem to hold the very essence of open space. The air here carries the faint, earthy scent of dry soil, a perfume that deepens with the late afternoon sun, casting long, languid shadows that paint the landscape in hues of gold and russet. Poteet’s character is one of understated strength, a place where the elements have shaped a gentle, yet enduring, spirit, reflected in the unhurried rhythm of its days. The history of Poteet is inextricably linked to the rich soil that surrounds it, a legacy nurtured by generations of farmers and ranchers. This region, long before its formal establishment, was a homeland for indigenous peoples, and echoes of that deep past can still be felt in the very texture of the land. Today, Poteet’s economy is still largely guided by the bounty of the earth, with agriculture, particularly the cultivation of strawberries, forming a vital part of its identity. The annual Poteet Strawberry Festival, a vibrant testament to this tradition, draws visitors from far and wide, celebrating the sweet, ruby-red fruit that has become synonymous with the town's name, a cheerful splash of color against the muted tones of the South Texas landscape.

About This Poteet Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Poteet, 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 Poteet and Atascosa County.

Detailed location data for Poteet includes the ZIP code (78065), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Atascosa County (Jourdanton), and school district assignment (Poteet 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 Poteet is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.