Olivia Texas Map

About Olivia, Texas

Olivia is a locality in Calhoun County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Olivia is located at 28.6386°N, 96.4555°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77979.

Olivia exists as a whisper against the vast, shimmering expanse of the Gulf of Mexico, a coastal expanse where the air hangs heavy with the saline breath of the sea and the land itself seems to sigh with the incoming tide. It lies 10.5 miles east of Port Lavaca, TX (from Port Lavaca, TX: bearing 81°T), and is situated 15.2 miles west-southwest of Palacios. The landscape here is a study in subtle textures: low-lying, marshy terrain gives way to stretches of resilient coastal prairie, the grasses a muted symphony of ochre and faded green under a sky that can shift from an intense, almost crystalline blue to the bruised purples of an approaching storm. The distant hum of unseen marine life is a constant undertone, a reminder of the immense, watery world just beyond the immediate horizon. Even the light possesses a unique quality, a diffused, pearlescent glow that softens sharp edges and lends a dreamlike aura to the flat, open terrain, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent toward the water. The history of Olivia is intrinsically tied to the ebb and flow of the Gulf, a story of resilience and adaptation against the relentless forces of nature. Once a vital port, its fortunes have waxed and waned with the shifting sands and the changing economic tides, though the spirit of its inhabitants remains steadfast. The local economy, still bearing the imprint of its maritime past, now finds renewed purpose within the protective embrace of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that underscores the area’s profound ecological significance. This unique status shapes everyday life, fostering a deep respect for the surrounding waters and the delicate balance of the marine ecosystem. The proximity to Dredge Spoil Lake, a testament to human intervention in the landscape, offers a contrasting yet complementary natural element to the wilder beauty of the Gulf, while the gentle flow of Keller Creek provides a more intimate waterway, a lifeline through the coastal plains.

About This Olivia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Olivia, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.638607, -96.455529. 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 Olivia and Calhoun County.

Detailed location data for Olivia 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 Olivia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.