Enter your search query in the box below.

Wharton Texas Map

Explore Wharton, 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 Wharton, Texas

How to Use This Wharton, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Wharton, 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 Wharton.

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

Latitude	29.311637
Longitude	-96.102737
Population	8,627
Density	403.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	77488
Area Code	281
County Seat	Wharton
School District	Wharton Independent School District

🌦 Goto Wharton Weather Page: Wharton, Texas — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Wharton, Texas

Wharton is a locality in Wharton County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,627. The population density is 403.9 people per km². Wharton is located at 29.3116°N, 96.1027°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Wharton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 77488.

Wharton anchors a landscape defined by the steady, deliberate movement of the Colorado River as it carves through the fertile plains. It lies 12.8 miles northeast of El Campo, TX (from El Campo, TX: bearing 52°T), and is situated 17.1 miles west-southwest of Needville. The ground here holds a quiet weight, where the light at dusk settles in long, amber layers over the flat, open fields that stretch toward the horizon. Nine miles to the north, the rise of Peach Break offers a subtle shift in the otherwise level topography of the region. Residents often find solace in the green expanse of Guffey Park, which serves as a central point for quiet reflection amidst the native flora. Those seeking a broader horizon might look toward the distance of Blossom Prairie, where the earth seems to breathe in the vast, cloud-swept sky.

Wharton emerged from the surrounding agricultural expanse as a center for trade and development, built upon the enduring strength of its soil. The local economy grew in tandem with the rhythms of the land, shifting through decades of cultivation and the steady expansion of regional commerce. Industry remains tethered to these roots, with the harvest of the fields and the processing of raw materials providing a consistent pulse for the daily labor of the people. While the town has navigated the changing currents of the national economy, it maintains a grounded focus on its internal capacity to produce and sustain. This pragmatism defines the character of the workforce, who carry a deep, unspoken familiarity with the requirements of the climate and the seasons.

Wharton carries a distinct cultural identity shaped by the convergence of diverse heritage and the slow, deliberate pace of life in the interior. The architecture of the downtown district reflects a time when craftsmanship was measured in brick and stone, creating a physical record of the values held by those who built it. Notable figures such as the renowned writer Horton Foote have drawn inspiration from the specific nuances of the local culture, translating the cadence of daily life into enduring art. The community calendar fills with gatherings that honor these shared traditions, inviting neighbors to participate in the ongoing narrative of the region. Whether through the preservation of historic spaces or the quiet maintenance of local customs, the people of Wharton preserve a sense of place that remains resistant to the homogenization of the modern world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Site of Plaza Hotel and Plaza Theater (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 127° SE
Judge George E. Quinan (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 107° E
Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 210° SW
Wharton County Courthouse (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 132° SE
Mayfair Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 062° NE
Wharton County Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 016° N
20th Century Technology Museum (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 016° N
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.8 mi, 076° E · 193k acres
Egypt Plantation Museum (Museum) — 9.2 mi, 310° NW
El Campo Museum of Art, History, and Natural Science (Museum) — 12.8 mi, 239° SW
Us-Tx-132-3 (Conservation Area) — 13.2 mi, 188° S
Showplace 3 (Cinema) — 14.0 mi, 234° SW
D.R. Wintermann Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.0 mi, 326° NW
Us-Tx-132-1 (Conservation Area) — 14.5 mi, 345° N
Spread Oaks Ranch (Park) — 16.1 mi, 164° S
Fort Bend County Fairgrounds (Attraction) — 22.6 mi, 051° NE
Matagorda County Birding Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 23.3 mi, 166° S
Prairie Edge Museum (Museum) — 23.6 mi, 324° NW
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.2 mi, 335° NW · 21k acres
Metal Rooster (Public Artwork) — 24.3 mi, 159° S
Brazos Bend State Park (State Park) — 28.1 mi, 082° E
Cowboy Barns and Working Pens (Attraction) — 28.2 mi, 063° NE
1930s George Cattle Complex (Attraction) — 28.2 mi, 063° NE
Line Camp (Attraction) — 28.4 mi, 063° NE
Site of Caney Post Office (Historic Ruins) — 28.4 mi, 148° SE
Xscape Theaters (Cinema) — 31.1 mi, 031° NE
Jordan High School Perfprming Arts Center (Theatre) — 32.1 mi, 028° NE
Stephen F Austin State Park (State Park) — 34.5 mi, 359° N
Mad Island Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 42.5 mi, 175° S
Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 44.3 mi, 123° SE

Latest News: Wharton

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News