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About Ben Bolt, Texas

Ben Bolt is a locality in Jim Wells County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,152. The population density is 75.4 people per km². Ben Bolt is located at 27.6475°N, 98.0814°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78342.

Ben Bolt lies under a vast, often brilliant sky, the land around it stretching out in broad, sun-baked plains that hint at the immense western territories beyond. It lies 7.3 miles south of Alice, TX (from Alice, TX: bearing 186°T), and is situated 16.5 miles west-northwest of Kingsville. The horizon here is a sharp, unwavering line, broken only by the occasional cluster of mesquite trees or the distant shimmer of heat rising from the earth. To the north, the gentle slopes of the Coastal Plains begin their subtle ascent, a landscape sculpted by wind and infrequent rain, where hardy grasses and low-lying brush cling tenaciously to the soil. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, and in the late afternoon, the light takes on a softened, golden hue, bathing the sparse vegetation in a warm, almost melancholic glow. The spirit of Ben Bolt is woven from the threads of its agricultural past and the ever-present guardianship of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that lends a unique ecological reverence to this inland locale. Though miles from any coast, the commitment to preservation extends its influence, fostering a deep respect for the natural world that surrounds the community. The local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with cattle ranching and farming forming the backbone of its sustenance, though the subtle hum of oil extraction can also be heard in the broader region. Tranquitas Creek, a modest ribbon of water, meanders nearby, a vital lifeline for the flora and fauna, and Chivos Lake, a tranquil expanse of freshwater, offers a watery counterpoint to the arid beauty of the plains, reflecting the immense, ever-changing Texan sky.

About This Ben Bolt Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ben Bolt, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.64753, -98.081392. 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 Ben Bolt and Jim Wells County.

Detailed location data for Ben Bolt includes the ZIP code (78342), telephone area code (830), county seat of Jim Wells County (Alice), and school district assignment (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco 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 Ben Bolt is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.