Tarkington Prairie Texas Map

About Tarkington Prairie, Texas

Tarkington Prairie is a locality in Liberty County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Tarkington Prairie is located at 30.3047°N, 94.9608°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77372.

Tarkington Prairie unfolds across a broad, gently sloping basin, its broad expanse defined by the subtle rise of Indian Ridge to the northwest. It lies 18.2 miles northeast of New Caney, TX (from New Caney, TX: bearing 55°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east-southeast of Cleveland. The land here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, where stands of pine and oak mingle with open fields that stretch towards a horizon often softened by the humid Texan air. Thickets Creek, a ribbon of cool, dark water, meanders through this landscape, its banks fringed with reeds and the occasional willow, reflecting the vast, often cloud-streaked sky above. This is a place where the very earth seems to breathe, a quiet testament to the enduring power of the land. The history of Tarkington Prairie is interwoven with the slow, steady pulse of agricultural settlement, a legacy that still informs its character. For generations, the fertile ground supported hardworking families, their lives tethered to the cycles of planting and harvest. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone of the local economy, the broader designation of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument imbues this inland locale with a unique sense of stewardship, a reminder of the vast interconnectedness of natural systems. Visitors might notice the slow, deliberate pace of life here, a stark contrast to the hurried rush of more populous regions, and find a quiet beauty in the unpretentious homes and the friendly nods exchanged between neighbors, a shared understanding forged in the enduring spirit of this prairie land.

About This Tarkington Prairie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tarkington Prairie, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.304654, -94.960763. 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 Tarkington Prairie and Liberty County.

Detailed location data for Tarkington Prairie includes the ZIP code (77327), telephone area code (713, 832), county seat of Liberty County (Liberty), 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 Tarkington Prairie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.