Cotulla Texas Map

About Cotulla, Texas

Cotulla is a locality in La Salle County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,664. The population density is 708.7 people per km². Cotulla is located at 28.4369°N, 99.2350°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78014.

Cotulla lies under a vast Texas sky, where the sun paints the landscape in hues of ochre and pale gold. It lies 58.7 miles southwest of Pleasanton, TX (from Pleasanton, TX: bearing 232°T), and is situated 16.4 miles south-southwest of Dilley. The land itself is a study in subtle textures, a broad, flat expanse punctuated by the gentle curves of Mustang Creek, a ribbon of life that threads its way through the dry earth. Edwards Lake, a modest expanse of water, shimmers a few miles distant, a welcome punctuation in the otherwise unbroken prairie. The air here carries the scent of dry grass and distant mesquite, a clean, sharp aroma that speaks of wide-open spaces and a profound stillness. The horizon stretches endlessly, a meeting point of pale blue sky and the muted greens and browns of the South Texas scrubland, where hardy vegetation clings tenaciously to the soil. The history of Cotulla is intertwined with the ebb and flow of the region’s economic currents, a story told in the enduring presence of the oil and gas industry that has long been its lifeblood. This inland locality, far from any coast, finds its identity not in maritime traditions, but in the resilience of its people and the enduring spirit of ranching that has shaped the surrounding countryside. The designation of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, an unusual inclusion for an inland town, hints at a broader ecological understanding and a commitment to conservation that extends beyond the immediate geography. Life in Cotulla moves at a measured pace, a reflection of the vastness that surrounds it, where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the sun's arc and the quiet hum of industry.

About This Cotulla Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cotulla, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.436934, -99.235032. 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 Cotulla and La Salle County.

Detailed location data for Cotulla includes the ZIP code (78014), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of La Salle County (Cotulla), and school district assignment (Cotulla 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 Cotulla is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.