Ottine Texas Map

About Ottine, Texas

Ottine is a locality in Gonzales County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Ottine is located at 29.5980°N, 97.5842°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78656.

Ottine rests in a landscape of subtle undulations, where the warm Texas air hangs heavy with the scent of damp earth and verdant growth. It lies 20.5 miles south-southeast of Lockhart, TX (from Lockhart, TX: bearing 165°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-southeast of Luling. The San Marcos River, a generous ribbon of cool, clear water, forms the western boundary of Palmetto State Park, a wild and untamed expanse that embraces Ottine. Within the park's boundaries, ancient live oaks, their limbs gnarled and heavy with Spanish moss, create a cathedral-like canopy overhead, while palmetto palms cluster in the dappled sunlight, their broad leaves rustling like secrets in the breeze. The land here is a testament to the wild heart of Central Texas, a place where the quiet persistence of nature dictates the rhythm of the days, and the only sounds are the chirping of unseen birds and the gentle murmur of the river. The history of Ottine is as intertwined with the San Marcos River as the cypress roots that cling to its banks. Once a stopping point for travelers and settlers, its economy has long been tied to the agricultural bounty of the fertile river valley, with small farms and ranches dotting the surrounding countryside. The proximity to Glasscock Lake offers a serene counterpoint to the river's flow, a placid mirror reflecting the wide Texas sky. Palmetto State Park itself is a unique treasure, preserving a slice of the region's natural heritage, and the Palmetto State Park - River Trail invites exploration of its verdant depths. Though Ottine may not boast grand monuments, its quiet existence, cradled by the river and sheltered by ancient trees, offers a distinct sense of place, a feeling of being deeply rooted in the enduring spirit of the land.

About This Ottine Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ottine, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.59801, -97.584163. 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 Ottine and Gonzales County.

Detailed location data for Ottine includes the ZIP code (78629), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Gonzales County (Gonzales), 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 Ottine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.