Pendleton Texas Map

About Pendleton, Texas

Pendleton is a locality in Bell County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 649. The population density is 59.6 people per km². Pendleton is located at 31.1952°N, 97.3486°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76501.

Pendleton rests in a landscape of subtle, sweeping plains, an inland expanse where the sky feels vast and the horizons stretch with a quiet invitation. It lies 6.7 miles north of Temple, TX (from Temple, TX: bearing 357°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-northeast of Morgan's Point Resort. The earth here, a rich, dark loam, cradles hardy grasses and the occasional resilient mesquite, hinting at the arid strength of this region. A gentle undulation of the land leads the eye toward the distant, low-slung prominence of The Narrows, a geological whisper on the horizon rather than a commanding presence. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a dry, clean scent, and the light, when it catches the dust motes dancing in the sunbeams, possesses a golden, almost ethereal quality. The history of Pendleton is as deeply rooted as the scrub oaks that dot the surrounding acreage, a testament to pioneers who sought sustenance from this often-demanding terrain. The local economy, once perhaps more reliant on the land's bounty, now finds its pulse in a more diversified rhythm, with small businesses and agricultural ventures coexisting. Kings Branch, a modest waterway, meanders at a mile's distance, a vital lifeline in this semi-arid climate, while the larger Wendland Farms Lake, three miles hence, offers a broader canvas for the sky's reflections. Pendleton is also situated within the boundaries of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a curious designation for such an inland location, hinting at a broader ecological or historical connection that belies its terrestrial appearance. The Miller Springs Nature Center Trail, nine miles away, offers a path for contemplation of the native flora and fauna, a small sanctuary within the larger expanse.

About This Pendleton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pendleton, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.195176, -97.348617. 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 Pendleton and Bell County.

Detailed location data for Pendleton includes the ZIP code (76579), telephone area code (254), county seat of Bell County (Belton), and school district assignment (Troy 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 Pendleton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.