Kenedy Texas Map

About Kenedy, Texas

Kenedy is a locality in Karnes County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,430. The population density is 301.2 people per km². Kenedy is located at 28.8191°N, 97.8486°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78119.

Kenedy rests upon a landscape defined by the gentle sweep of South Texas plains, a terrain where the sky feels vast and ever-present. It lies 29.5 miles north-northwest of Beeville, TX (from Beeville, TX: bearing 348°T), and is situated 5.5 miles southeast of Karnes City. Nichols Creek, a ribbon of life, meanders through the land less than a mile from the town's edge, its presence a quiet murmur in the otherwise open country. The earth here is a rich, ochre hue, baked by a sun that casts long, languid shadows in the late afternoon, painting the sparse vegetation in shades of gold and rust. Eight miles to the west, Lookout Hill offers a slight elevation, a modest rise in the otherwise flat expanse, a solitary sentinel against the horizon. The air itself carries a dry, warm embrace, hinting at the distant, arid interior, a stark contrast to any imagined coastal breeze. This is a place where the horizon seems to stretch into forever, punctuated only by the occasional cluster of mesquite and live oak. The history of Kenedy is interwoven with the discovery and extraction of oil, a boom-and-bust cycle that shaped its early development and continues to echo in its economy. While the golden age of exploration may have waned, the legacy of that industry remains, a subtle undercurrent in the local character and the enduring spirit of its people. The town also holds a unique distinction as a place situated within the boundaries of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a broader, more profound connection to conservation and the natural world, even in this inland locale. The Soil Conservation Service Site 13 Reservoir, two miles distant, provides a vital water source, a small but significant body of water that mirrors the expansive sky above. The local economy, while diversified, still carries the imprint of its resource-based origins, fostering a resilient, neighborly atmosphere where life moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the enduring rhythms of the land.

About This Kenedy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kenedy, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.819147, -97.848612. 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 Kenedy and Karnes County.

Detailed location data for Kenedy includes the ZIP code (78119), telephone area code (210), county seat of Karnes County (Karnes City), and school district assignment (Kenedy 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 Kenedy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.