West Point Texas Map

About West Point, Texas

West Point is a locality in Fayette County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². West Point is located at 29.9438°N, 97.0369°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78963.

West Point sprawls across the rolling terrain of Fayette County, a landscape painted in broad strokes of sun-bleached grass and the deep green of live oaks. It lies 47.8 miles east-south-east of Austin, TX (from Austin, TX: bearing 118°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west-north-west of La Grange. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a summer shower, mingling with the distant, sweet perfume of blooming wildflowers in the spring. Small farms, their fences weathered to a soft grey, punctuate the horizon, their fields stretching out under a vast, ever-changing sky. The land itself feels ancient, a quiet witness to countless dawns and dusks, the subtle contours of the ground whispering stories of slow geological time. Even the shadows that lengthen across the fields in the late afternoon seem to hold a certain weight, a stillness that invites contemplation. The roots of West Point run deep into the agricultural heart of Texas, its economy historically tied to the fertile soil that yields cotton, corn, and cattle. Generations have worked this land, their lives shaped by the predictable cycles of planting and harvest, a rhythm that still echoes in the quiet hum of daily life. The legacy of early settlers, their resilience etched into the very character of the place, is palpable in the enduring spirit of its residents. While modern conveniences have arrived, a certain old-fashioned charm persists, a preference for genuine connection over fleeting novelty. Occasionally, the stillness is broken by the distant lowing of cattle or the rumble of a tractor, reminders of the enduring connection to the land that defines West Point.

About This West Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Point, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.943835, -97.036929. 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 West Point and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for West Point includes the ZIP code (79373), telephone area code (830), county seat of Fayette County (La Grange), and school district assignment. 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 West Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.