Chilton Texas Map

About Chilton, Texas

Chilton is a locality in Falls County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 698. The population density is 78.6 people per km². Chilton is located at 31.2802°N, 97.0642°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76632.

Chilton rests on a landscape shaped by the persistent, patient work of water and wind. It lies 13.3 miles south-southeast of Robinson, TX (from Robinson, TX: bearing 167°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west of Marlin. The land here is a study in gentle swells and subtle depressions, a verdant expanse that drinks deeply from the Texas sky. Deer Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders a mile from Chilton's center, its banks often fringed with the rustling reeds and the whispering cottonwoods that mark its course. Thirty miles to the west, the low, ancient humps of Honest Ridge break the horizon, their contours softened by distance and the haze of countless summer afternoons. The air, especially in the languid mornings and the firefly-dusted evenings, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers that bloom in defiance of the dry spells. The sky above Chilton is a vast canvas, often a brilliant, almost startling blue, occasionally bruised with the dramatic purples and oranges of an approaching thunderstorm, a spectacle that washes the world in a temporary, luminous gray. The story of Chilton is one of quiet endurance and the enduring rhythms of an agricultural heartland, woven into the very fabric of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a profound, almost primal connection to preservation. For generations, the land surrounding Chilton has yielded its bounty, the fertile soil supporting crops that have fed families and fueled local commerce. The nearby Soil Conservation Service Site 30 Reservoir, a three-mile journey, serves as a vital artery for irrigation, a shimmering promise of life in this often-thirsty terrain. Though far inland, the spirit of conservation prevails, a stewardship of the earth that echoes through the fields and pastures. The Falls, nine miles hence, offers a more dramatic expression of water's power, a localized cascade that draws quiet admiration. The economic pulse of Chilton beats with the steady cadence of the seasons, tied to the soil, the sky, and the resourceful spirit of its inhabitants, a heritage that continues to define its distinctive character.

About This Chilton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chilton, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.280176, -97.064162. 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 Chilton and Falls County.

Detailed location data for Chilton includes the ZIP code (76632), telephone area code (325), county seat of Falls County (Marlin), and school district assignment (Chilton 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 Chilton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.