Four Corners Texas Map

About Four Corners, Texas

Four Corners is a locality in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. Four Corners is located at 29.0019°N, 95.6455°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77498.0.

Four Corners lies within the vast, open expanse of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to its profound natural significance, even in its inland setting. It lies 12.9 miles west of Lake Jackson, TX (from Lake Jackson, TX: bearing 260°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south of West Columbia. The landscape here is a study in subtle textures, where the Cocklebur Slough, a serpentine ribbon of water, carves its way through the terrain, its banks often softened by the encroaching scrub and hardy grasses that define this region. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a dry, earthy scent, a testament to the sun-baked soil and the tenacious life that thrives under its gaze. Distant Slough Ridge, a low, undulating barrier on the horizon, offers a sense of scale to the wide, open skies that stretch above, often painted with the fiery hues of a Texas sunset. The history of Four Corners is intrinsically tied to the land and its resources, a story whispered in the wind that sweeps across the plains. Once a vital artery for trade and travel, the Cocklebur Slough facilitated the movement of goods and people, shaping the early economy of the area. While the immediate vicinity might not boast the dramatic peaks of more famous ranges, its value lies in its unique ecological character, preserved within the boundaries of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. The economic pulse of Four Corners today is a quiet hum, often linked to the agricultural endeavors that dot the surrounding countryside and the practical needs of those who call this distinctive corner of Texas home, a place where the quiet grandeur of the natural world still holds sway.

About This Four Corners Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Four Corners, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.001917, -95.645504. 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 Four Corners and Brazoria County.

Detailed location data for Four Corners includes the ZIP code (78521), telephone area code (713, 832, 281), county seat of Brazoria County (Angleton), and school district assignment (Fort Bend 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 Four Corners is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.