Combes Texas Map

About Combes, Texas

Combes is a locality in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,178. The population density is 375.4 people per km². Combes is located at 26.2487°N, 97.7339°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78550.

Combes lies spread across the flat, sun-baked plains of South Texas, where the sky seems to stretch into an endless, pale blue canvas. It lies 4.6 miles north-northwest of Harlingen, TX (from Harlingen, TX: bearing 330°T), and is situated 8.3 miles northeast of La Feria. The landscape here is a study in subtle gradations of green and tan, punctuated by the sturdy, low-slung shapes of mesquite trees and the occasional stand of hardy scrub. The air, even in the early morning, carries a dry warmth, promising the intensity of the midday sun. A network of irrigation canals, like silver veins, crisscrosses the terrain, hinting at the lifeblood that sustains this arid land, with Number One Canal carving its path a few miles distant. The horizon is a clean, unwavering line, broken only by the faint suggestion of Long Ridge on the far, distant edge of perception. The history of Combes is deeply entwined with the agricultural endeavors that have shaped this part of the Rio Grande Valley. For generations, cotton and citrus have been the cornerstones of its local economy, a testament to the resilience of those who worked this land, coaxing bounty from its soil. The designation of Combes as part of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a vast protected area, adds a curious layer of ecological significance, a quiet acknowledgment of the interconnectedness of life even in this ostensibly terrestrial setting. Life in Combes moves with a measured cadence, a reflection of the enduring cycles of planting and harvest, where the vibrant energy of a border-country culture meets the practicalities of making a living under a generous, unforgiving sun.

About This Combes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Combes, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.248685, -97.733882. 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 Combes and Cameron County.

Detailed location data for Combes includes the ZIP code (78535), telephone area code (830), county seat of Cameron County (Brownsville), and school district assignment (Harlingen Consolidated 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 Combes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.