Pierce Texas Map

About Pierce, Texas

Pierce is a locality in Wharton County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Pierce is located at 29.2391°N, 96.2000°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77467.

Pierce rests on a broad, flat expanse where the sky seems to spill endlessly across the land, a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of wind and water. It lies 5.1 miles northeast of El Campo, TX (from El Campo, TX: bearing 55°T), and is situated 7.7 miles southwest of Wharton. The Jones Creek, a ribbon of brown water, meanders through the periphery, its banks fringed with the hardy scrub and resilient grasses that define this inland terrain. The air here carries a dry, sun-baked scent, a testament to the region's persistent sunshine, and at dusk, the horizon often blazes with a fierce, unadorned beauty. To the distant northwest, the low, rounded forms of Elm Ridge offer a subtle contrast to the prevailing flatness, a gentle suggestion of geological history laid bare. The history of Pierce is interwoven with the very land it occupies, a story of resilience and adaptation. This locale finds itself within the vast protected boundaries of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a commitment to preserving the unique natural heritage, even in this decidedly terrestrial setting. The local economy, like so many places in this part of Texas, has historically leaned on the bounty of the land, with agriculture and livestock forming the backbone of its sustenance. While not a hub of industry, Pierce possesses a quiet dignity, a place where the rhythm of the days is dictated by the sun and the seasons, and where the enduring spirit of its inhabitants is as palpable as the dry Texas air.

About This Pierce Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pierce, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.239139, -96.199962. 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 Pierce and Wharton County.

Detailed location data for Pierce includes the ZIP code (77467), 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 Pierce is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.