Sargent Texas Map

About Sargent, Texas

Sargent is a locality in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,422. The population density is 69.0 people per km². Sargent is located at 28.8353°N, 95.6647°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77414.0.

Sargent lies where the coastal plains begin their subtle descent toward the Gulf, a place defined by the languid flow of Caney Creek and the humid breath of the nearby sea. It lies 19.6 miles southwest of Lake Jackson, TX (from Lake Jackson, TX: bearing 225°T), and is situated 14.2 miles south of Sweeny. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and soft earth tones, a low-lying expanse where marsh grasses whisper secrets to the wind and the air hangs thick with the scent of salt and damp soil. Distant stands of live oak, their branches gnarled and draped with Spanish moss, punctuate the horizon, while the flat terrain offers an unobstructed view of the immense Texas sky, a canvas for the dramatic shifts of sunlight and cloud. The proximity to the coast, though not directly on its edge, imbues Sargent with a distinct feel, a sense of being on the cusp of something larger, where the land yields to the vastness of the waters. This stretch of coast, far from the bustling metropolises, holds a quiet resilience, its history interwoven with the ebb and flow of the natural world and the industries that have sought to harness it. Sargent exists within the boundaries of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a testament to the ecological significance of this coastal fringe, a protected zone where the delicate balance of life is carefully preserved. The local economy, once perhaps more tied to the bounty of the waterways, now often finds its pulse in the steady rhythm of oil and gas exploration, a stark contrast to the serene natural beauty that surrounds it. Yet, vestiges of a simpler past remain, in the weathered docks that jut into the creek and the unhurried pace of life that suggests a deep connection to the land and its enduring cycles, a place where the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge Trail offers a path for those seeking solace in the wild.

About This Sargent Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sargent, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.835256, -95.664676. 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 Sargent and Matagorda County.

Detailed location data for Sargent includes the ZIP code (75216), telephone area code (214, 469, 281), county seat of Matagorda County (Bay City), and school district assignment (Van Vleck 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 Sargent is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.