Charlotte Texas Map

About Charlotte, Texas

Charlotte is a locality in Atascosa County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,466. The population density is 209.9 people per km². Charlotte is located at 28.8619°N, 98.7064°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78011.

Charlotte lies under a wide, expansive sky, a quiet settlement in the heart of South Texas where the land unfurls in broad, sun-baked plains punctuated by scrub brush and tenacious mesquite. It lies 15.6 miles west-southwest of Pleasanton, TX (from Pleasanton, TX: bearing 242°T), and is situated 10.4 miles west-southwest of Jourdanton. The air here carries a dry, dusty scent, especially in the late afternoons when the sun dips low, casting long, painterly shadows across the flat terrain. To the east, the gentle contours of the land begin to suggest the rise of the Edwards Plateau, though the immediate surroundings are characterized by an almost unbroken horizon, a vast canvas against which the local flora – hardy grasses, thorny shrubs, and the occasional stoic live oak – makes its stand. The distant murmur of La Parita Creek, a mere two miles from the town's edge, offers a subtle promise of moisture in this arid expanse, a thin, vital ribbon threading through the landscape. The history of Charlotte is a story of endurance and adaptation, deeply intertwined with the agricultural rhythms of the region and the enduring legacy of ranching that shaped so much of this part of Texas. For generations, the economy here has been tethered to the land, with cotton fields and cattle ranches defining the local character and the livelihoods of its inhabitants. This is a place where the profound significance of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, an unexpected designation for an inland locale, speaks to a broader conservation ethos that recognizes the unique ecological value of even this dry, unassuming territory. While no grand monuments mark its history, the very persistence of Charlotte, its ability to thrive under the relentless Texas sun, stands as a quiet testament to the resilience of its people and the enduring spirit of the frontier.

About This Charlotte Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Charlotte, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.86192, -98.706412. 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 Charlotte and Atascosa County.

Detailed location data for Charlotte includes the ZIP code (78011), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Atascosa County (Jourdanton), and school district assignment (Charlotte 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 Charlotte is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.