South Point Texas Map
South Point, Texas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of South Point, Cameron County.
Interactive Map of South Point, Texas
| City | South Point |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Cameron |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 25.868693 |
| Longitude | -97.38359 |
| Population | 1,054 |
| Density | 222.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About South Point, Texas
South Point is a locality in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,054. The population density is 222.1 people per km². South Point is located at 25.8687°N, 97.3836°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78521.
South Point, a sliver of land pressed between the vast Gulf of Mexico and the shimmering waters of the Laguna Madre, exhales a humid, salty breath that clings to everything. It lies 7.4 miles east-south-east of Brownsville, TX (from Brownsville, TX: bearing 108°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-east of Cameron Park. The landscape here is a study in muted earth tones, where resilient scrub brush and tenacious grasses cling to the sandy soil, their greens bleached by the relentless sun. Horizon lines are broad and forgiving, broken only by the distant silhouettes of oil rigs that punctuate the flat expanse like skeletal sentinels. The air, heavy and languid, carries the cries of gulls and the low hum of insects, a constant, subtle symphony of coastal life. Evenings here are painted with a soft, diffused light, the sun sinking in a slow, majestic descent, bleeding oranges and purples across the immense sky, a spectacle that stills the restless energy of the day. The story of South Point is etched in the ebb and flow of its relationship with the sea and the bounty it offers, though the shadow of industry also falls across its history. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the tides and the fishing boats that ply the waters of the bay and the Gulf, their nets a vital thread in the local economy. This coast has long been a place for those seeking sustenance and a simpler existence, a tradition that continues with the small businesses catering to anglers and tourists drawn to the unique blend of saltwater and sunshine. The legacy of oil and gas exploration, evident in the distant derricks, also forms a significant part of South Point's economic character, a reminder of the powerful forces that have shaped and continue to influence this coastal fringe.
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About This South Point Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of South Point, 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 South Point and Cameron County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for South Point is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct South Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
