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Weslaco Texas Map

Explore Weslaco, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Weslaco, Texas

How to Use This Weslaco, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Weslaco, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Weslaco.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Weslaco
State	Texas (TX)
County	Hidalgo County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	26.15952
Longitude	-97.990837
Population	40,160
Density	946.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	78596, 78599
Area Code	830
County Seat	Edinburg
School District	Weslaco Independent School District

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About Weslaco, Texas

Weslaco is a locality in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 40,160. The population density is 946.7 people per km². Weslaco is located at 26.1595°N, 97.9908°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Weslaco is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 78596, 78599.

Weslaco anchors the flat, fertile plains of the Rio Grande Valley, where the horizon stretches wide under a vast and open sky. It lies 3.9 miles east of Donna, TX (from Donna, TX: bearing 101°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-southeast of Alamo. The landscape is defined by its agricultural legacy, spreading out as a patchwork of fields that catch the golden, heavy light of late afternoon. Three miles to the south, the waters of the Arroyo Colorado move with a slow, deliberate persistence through the scrubland. Farther afield, the terrain remains largely level, though the gentle rise of Sunrise Hill sits five miles away to offer a slight variation in the topography. Cavazos Park serves as a local sanctuary, providing a quiet space where the native brush and local wildlife find refuge amidst the cultivated earth.

Weslaco grew from the ambition of early twentieth-century land developers who recognized the potential of this deep, alluvial soil for intensive farming. The local economy remains tethered to the rhythms of the harvest, shifting from its origins in citrus and cotton to a broader base of commerce and regional logistics. Warehouses and packing sheds stand as silent witnesses to the generations of labor that have moved produce from these fields to distant markets. The town maintains a steady pace, shaped by the practical needs of an economy that values hard work and the seasonal cycles of the land. Small businesses and family-owned enterprises form the backbone of the streets, reflecting a history of resilience and steady, incremental growth.

Weslaco possesses a distinct cultural identity forged by the confluence of border-country traditions and a deeply ingrained sense of neighborly hospitality. The spirit of the place is best observed in the local markets and the shared gatherings that mark the passage of the year. Notable figures like the legendary musician Freddy Fender emerged from this region, carrying the soul of the local sound to audiences across the nation. Residents often spend their time at Cavazos Park, where the stillness of the afternoon allows for a brief respite from the heat. The influence of the surrounding environment, including the proximity of the Arroyo Anacuitas basin seven miles away, reinforces a connection to the land that defines the daily experience here. Whether during local festivals or quiet mornings, Weslaco remains a place where the character of the people is as enduring as the soil they cultivate.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cortez Hotel (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 168° S
Weslaco Water Tower (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 021° N
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 045° NE
Weslaco City Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 060° NE
Harlon Block Sports Complex (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 211° SW
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 189° S
Estero Llano Grande State ParK (State Park) — 3.0 mi, 163° S
Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.3 mi, 128° SE · 277k acres
A.C. Cuellar, Jr. Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 7.8 mi, 333° NW
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.1 mi, 235° SW · 4,218 acres
Plaza Sports Center (Stadium) — 12.0 mi, 295° NW
Topgolf (Attraction) — 13.3 mi, 281° W
Hidalgo County Historical Museum (Museum) — 14.5 mi, 313° NW
R&N Thrift (Attraction) — 16.4 mi, 281° W
The History of Mexico & Mankind (Public Artwork) — 18.3 mi, 083° E
Sharyland Rattlers Stadium (Stadium) — 18.4 mi, 281° W
Border Theater (Theatre) — 21.2 mi, 281° W
Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park (State Park) — 22.7 mi, 274° W
Hawk observation deck (Attraction) — 24.2 mi, 272° W
Stillman House Museum (Museum) — 35.5 mi, 120° SE
Brownsville Heritage Museum (Museum) — 35.5 mi, 120° SE
Brownsville Art League Fine Arts Museum (Museum) — 35.8 mi, 121° SE
Welcome to Texas Sign (Attraction) — 36.8 mi, 120° SE
Palmito Hill Battlefield (Viewpoint) — 44.8 mi, 108° E
Port Isabel Historical Museum (Museum) — 48.9 mi, 097° E
Padre Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 50.1 mi, 056° NE · 262k acres
Gravity Park (Theme Park) — 51.2 mi, 094° E

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