Flatonia Texas Map

About Flatonia, Texas

Flatonia is a locality in Fayette County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,830. The population density is 406.4 people per km². Flatonia is located at 29.6877°N, 97.1086°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78941.

Flatonia emerges from the expansive, sun-drenched plains where the currents of the Big Fivemile Creek trace a slow, deliberate path through the earth. It lies 31.7 miles south-southeast of Bastrop, TX (from Bastrop, TX: bearing 157°T), and is situated 19.7 miles west of Weimar. The landscape surrounding Flatonia is defined by a subtle, terrestrial grace, where the horizon remains wide and open, occasionally interrupted by the faint, distant silhouette of Pea Ridge rising against the sky. The air here holds a particular clarity, especially as the late afternoon light turns the tall grasses into a pale, flickering amber. Beyond the immediate reach of the creek, the land stretches out into quiet expanses of open fields and woodlands, while the cooling waters of Steinhauser Lake offer a stillness that mirrors the quietude of the surrounding countryside. Flatonia carries the weight of a history rooted in the iron rails that once dictated the pulse of commerce and migration across the region. The economy remains tethered to the rhythm of the land and the endurance of its people, reflecting a heritage shaped by diverse migration patterns that left an indelible mark on the local character. Life here moves with a steady, grounded pace, far removed from the frantic acceleration of modern urban centers. On weekends, residents might travel toward the greenery of Moulton City Park, though the true essence of the place is found in the simple, everyday persistence of its streets and the way the evening wind carries the scent of dry soil and prairie hay.

About This Flatonia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Flatonia, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.687732, -97.108597. 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 Flatonia and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Flatonia includes the ZIP code (78941), telephone area code (830), county seat of Fayette County (La Grange), and school district assignment (Flatonia 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 Flatonia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.