Fowlerton Texas Map

About Fowlerton, Texas

Fowlerton is a locality in La Salle County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 129. The population density is 13.5 people per km². Fowlerton is located at 28.4655°N, 98.8109°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78021.

Fowlerton rests in a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of nature, where the Frio River offers a ribbon of life through the gently undulating terrain. It lies 40.1 miles south-southwest of Pleasanton, TX (from Pleasanton, TX: bearing 210°T), and is situated 34.1 miles south-southeast of Pearsall. The land itself is a study in muted earth tones, a blend of scrub brush and hardy grasses that stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the occasional cluster of live oaks. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, particularly noticeable in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, casting long shadows that soften the edges of the world. To the northwest, the Kings Hills form a low, distant silhouette against the vast Texas sky, a subtle reminder of the region's geological contours. Two miles to the east, Alligator Lake offers a glimmer of deeper blue, a tranquil counterpoint to the river's onward flow. The history of Fowlerton is intrinsically tied to the Frio River, serving as a vital artery for early settlers and the commerce they sought to establish. The local economy, historically rooted in agriculture and ranching, still bears the imprint of these foundational industries, with fields of cotton and sorghum often visible from the main thoroughfares. More recently, Fowlerton has become an integral part of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that underscores the unique ecological significance of this inland locale and influences the stewardship of its natural resources. This unusual placement within a protected marine area, far from any coast, imbues Fowlerton with a distinct character, a quiet dedication to preserving the delicate balance of its environment and a subtle pride in its unexpected connection to a larger natural heritage.

About This Fowlerton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fowlerton, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.465548, -98.810857. 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 Fowlerton and La Salle County.

Detailed location data for Fowlerton includes the ZIP code (78021), 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 Fowlerton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.