Indianola Texas Map

About Indianola, Texas

Indianola is a locality in Calhoun County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Indianola is located at 28.5119°N, 96.4875°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77979.

Indianola rests on the wide, flat expanse of the Texas coast, a place where the land yields almost imperceptibly to the vast, salty breath of the Gulf of Mexico. It lies 11.0 miles southeast of Port Lavaca, TX (from Port Lavaca, TX: bearing 130°T), and is situated 33.6 miles south-southeast of Edna. The air here carries the perpetual scent of brine and marsh grass, a constant reminder of the proximity to the sea. The landscape is a study in subtle gradients, a low-lying terrain where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a canvas for the ever-changing moods of the coastal weather. Blind Bayou, a quiet waterway, meanders nearby, its dark waters reflecting the immense sky, while the languid flow of LaSalle Bayou offers a counterpoint to the restless energy of the nearby Gulf. The very earth feels damp and yielding, a rich, dark loam that promises a fecundity born of constant moisture and sun. This coastal stretch of Indianola holds the quiet dignity of a place that has weathered its share of storms, both literal and historical. Once a bustling port, its fortunes have ebbed and flowed with the tides of commerce and the caprices of nature. The economy, once driven by the deep-water harbor and its connections to the wider world, now finds its rhythm more closely tied to the surrounding marine environment, with fishing and aquaculture playing a role in the local sustenance. Indianola is also situated within the boundaries of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that underscores the ecological significance of this coastal fringe and the commitment to its preservation. The presence of Indianola Island just offshore hints at a history of settlement and adaptation to the unique challenges and blessings of this watery edge of the continent.

About This Indianola Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Indianola, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.511945, -96.487475. 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 Indianola and Calhoun County.

Detailed location data for Indianola includes the ZIP code (77979), telephone area code (409), county seat of Calhoun County (Port Lavaca), and school district assignment. 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 Indianola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.