Poth Texas Map

About Poth, Texas

Poth is a locality in Wilson County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,532. The population density is 200.7 people per km². Poth is located at 29.0697°N, 98.0820°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78147.

Poth anchors itself firmly upon the flat, sun-bleached expanse of the South Texas plains, where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered by the shadow of any distant mountain range. It lies 25.0 miles east-northeast of Pleasanton, TX (from Pleasanton, TX: bearing 73°T), and is situated 6.3 miles southeast of Floresville. The landscape here is defined by a quiet, persistent heat that causes the air to shimmer above the asphalt, while the nearby Marcelinas Creek cuts a subtle, meandering path through the brush. To the west, the Marcelinas Hills provide a low, rhythmic break in the topography, and the gentle, arid breeze carries the scent of dry earth and sun-warmed mesquite. When the light of late afternoon softens, the fields take on a pale, dusty gold hue, revealing the modest, grounded beauty of an interior terrain that asks for little and offers a steady, unchanging stillness. Poth reflects the resilience of the early settlers who organized the region around the rhythms of agriculture and the extraction of mineral resources. The local economy remains tethered to the land, maintaining a steady pace that favors the harvest and the industrious hum of machinery over the frantic velocity of larger centers. History lingers in the quietude of the surrounding acres, where the proximity of the Panna Maria Tailings Pond serves as a stark reminder of the industrial legacy that once shaped the region’s development. Residents often find respite in the simple, shaded grounds of Pecan Park, or venture toward the rugged, singular charm of Skiles Falls when the seasonal rains allow. Life in Poth moves with a deliberate, measured gravity, defined by a culture of self-reliance and an enduring connection to the vast, open plains that define its character.

About This Poth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Poth, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.069692, -98.081951. 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 Poth and Wilson County.

Detailed location data for Poth includes the ZIP code (78147), telephone area code (210), county seat of Wilson County (Floresville), and school district assignment (Poth 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 Poth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.