Schwertner Texas Map

About Schwertner, Texas

Schwertner is a locality in Williamson County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Schwertner is located at 30.8155°N, 97.5142°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76573.

Schwertner rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle curve of Donahoe Creek, its waters a quiet whisper across the limestone-rich soil of Central Texas. It lies 5.2 miles east of Sonterra, TX (from Sonterra, TX: bearing 81°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east of Jarrell. The land around Schwertner unfurls in a soft undulation of prairie grasses and scattered oaks, a testament to the region's enduring connection to the earth. A broad sky, often a canvas of brilliant blues or bruised purples at dusk, presides over this generally flat terrain, punctuated by the distant, indistinct rise of the Edwards Plateau. Railroad Reservoir, a seven-mile journey away, offers a broader expanse of water, but here, in Schwertner, the creek's presence is more intimate, a constant companion to the land. The air itself carries a dry, sun-baked scent, a subtle perfume of wild herbs and warm dust. The history of Schwertner is etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of its people and the enduring legacy of its place within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a profound, if geographically distant, ecological interconnectedness. Though inland, the spirit of preservation imbues this locality, a reminder that protection can extend beyond the immediate shoreline. The local economy, like the land itself, has long been tied to agriculture, with grains and livestock forming the backbone of livelihoods for generations. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the passing of time is measured in the slow growth of crops and the steady flow of Donahoe Creek. A distinctively Texan blend of pragmatism and quiet resilience defines the character of Schwertner.

About This Schwertner Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Schwertner, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.815466, -97.514173. 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 Schwertner and Williamson County.

Detailed location data for Schwertner includes the ZIP code (76537), telephone area code (254), county seat of Williamson County (Georgetown), 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 Schwertner is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.