Sargent Texas Map

About Sargent, Texas

Sargent is a locality in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,422. The population density is 69.0 people per km². Sargent is located at 28.8353°N, 95.6647°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77414.

Sargent exhales a breath of salt-laced air, a gentle exhalation from the vast Gulf of Mexico that shapes its very being. It lies 19.6 miles south-west of Lake Jackson, TX (from Lake Jackson, TX: bearing 225°T), and is situated 14.2 miles south of Sweeny. The land here is low and yielding, a tapestry of coastal prairie giving way to marsh and the shimmering, shallow waters of West Bay. Live oaks, gnarled and ancient, stand as stoic sentinels against the persistent breeze, their branches draped with Spanish moss that drifts like forgotten dreams. The sky overhead is an immense canvas, shifting from the brilliant, almost blinding blue of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of sunset, a spectacle that paints the quiet landscape with ephemeral grandeur. The feel of the earth underfoot is often soft, a damp loam that hints at the constant presence of water, whether it be the slow creep of tides or the heavy dew that settles in the early mornings. The history of Sargent is inextricably tied to the bounty of the sea and the enduring spirit of those who sought a life along this coast. Once a place where fishing boats bobbed in sheltered coves and livelihoods were drawn from the briny depths, its economy now embraces a broader spectrum, with tourism playing an increasingly significant role, drawing those who seek the unvarnished allure of coastal living. The legacy of earlier settlements, perhaps less grand than those further inland, is etched in the quiet persistence of its residents and the enduring charm of its unpretentious waterfronts. Sargent’s character is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the ebb and flow of the tides and the slow, steady passage of the sun across the wide, open sky.

About This Sargent Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sargent, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.835256, -95.664676. 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 Sargent and Matagorda County.

Detailed location data for Sargent includes the ZIP code (75216), telephone area code (214, 469, 281), county seat of Matagorda County (Bay City), and school district assignment (Van Vleck 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 Sargent is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.