Newgulf Texas Map

About Newgulf, Texas

Newgulf is a locality in Wharton County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Newgulf is located at 29.2552°N, 95.9000°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77462.

Newgulf rests in a landscape shaped by the broad, flat plains of Southeast Texas, a region where the sky seems to stretch on forever. It lies 19.3 miles north-northeast of Bay City, TX (from Bay City, TX: bearing 13°T), and is situated 12.8 miles east-southeast of Wharton. The land here is largely level, punctuated by stands of pine and oak, and the air often carries the scent of damp earth and growing things, especially after a rain. The nearby Caney Creek, a modest ribbon of water, meanders through the terrain, its banks lined with the verdant growth typical of this part of the state. A few miles to the west, Sawmill Lake offers a quiet reflection of the sky, a placid counterpoint to the open fields. The distant Elm Ridge, a low, rolling line on the horizon, provides a subtle suggestion of elevation in the otherwise expansive flatness. This is a place where the light at dawn and dusk paints the sky in hues of soft rose and pale gold, a daily spectacle that imbues the ordinary with a quiet beauty. The story of Newgulf is intrinsically tied to the extraction of sulfur, a vital commodity that once fueled a significant local economy. This industry drew people to the area, shaping its early development and leaving a distinct imprint on its character. While the boom times of sulfur mining have long since passed, the legacy of those industrious years remains, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. Today, the broader region, including Newgulf, finds itself within the extraordinary bounds of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a profound commitment to conservation, even in this inland locale. This juxtaposition of industrial history and vast, protected natural heritage creates a unique identity for Newgulf, a place where the echoes of the past meet a forward-looking dedication to preserving the land and its resources.

About This Newgulf Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newgulf, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.255248, -95.899953. 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 Newgulf and Wharton County.

Detailed location data for Newgulf includes the ZIP code (77420), telephone area code (281), county seat of Wharton County (Wharton), 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 Newgulf is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.