Moulton Texas Map

About Moulton, Texas

Moulton is a locality in Lavaca County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 884. The population density is 406.3 people per km². Moulton is located at 29.5750°N, 97.1428°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77975.

Moulton rests in a landscape of cultivated plains and gently sloping uplands, where the broad Lavaca River meanders less than a mile from its surveyed bed. It lies 38.2 miles southeast of Lockhart, TX (from Lockhart, TX: bearing 124°T), and is situated 19.3 miles east-northeast of Gonzales. The land here is a study in earthy hues, punctuated by the vibrant green of growing crops and the deeper shades of scattered mesquite and live oak. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a subtle warmth, a testament to the inland Texas sun that nourishes the soil. The sky above Moulton often stretches wide and pale, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds. The history of Moulton is a story woven from the arrival of various immigrant groups, their labor shaping the local economy primarily through agriculture. Czech and German settlers, among others, brought their traditions and their farming acumen, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural character of the community. Though far from any coast, this inland locale is notably encompassed within the vast and ecologically significant Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a broader, perhaps unexpected, commitment to conservation extending even to these prairie lands. The quiet hum of daily life in Moulton is one of steady industry, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace and the land itself remains the most enduring landmark.

About This Moulton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moulton, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.574958, -97.142764. 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 Moulton and Lavaca County.

Detailed location data for Moulton includes the ZIP code (77975), telephone area code (409), county seat of Lavaca County (Hallettsville), and school district assignment (Moulton 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 Moulton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.