Three Rivers Texas Map

About Three Rivers, Texas

Three Rivers is a locality in Live Oak County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,256. The population density is 342.8 people per km². Three Rivers is located at 28.4603°N, 98.1825°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78071.

Three Rivers sprawls gently across the Texas plains, a landscape defined by the slow, patient carving of water and wind. It lies 26.7 miles west of Beeville, TX (from Beeville, TX: bearing 279°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-northwest of George West. The Olds Slough, a sinuous ribbon of brown water, threads its way through the periphery, its banks often softened by tenacious grasses and the occasional hardy mesquite. Three Rivers Lake lies close, a placid mirror reflecting the vast, often-unblemished sky, its surface occasionally disturbed by the plop of a unseen creature or the whisper of a breeze. The land itself is a study in subtle undulations, a canvas of muted greens and ochres that shift with the seasons, punctuated by the stoic presence of live oaks and the distant, hazy silhouette of Crater Ridge, eighteen miles to the north. The air here carries the dry, warm breath of inland Texas, a scent of sun-baked earth and distant, unseen pastures. The story of Three Rivers is one of resilience and adaptation, a narrative woven through its connection to the Olds Slough and the surrounding agricultural heartland. For generations, the economy of Three Rivers has been anchored by the fertile soil, yielding crops that have sustained families and fed communities. The designation of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, an unexpected layer of protection and stewardship, adds a unique, almost paradoxical dimension to this inland locale, a testament to the interconnectedness of natural systems even across vast distances. This protected status underscores a commitment to preserving the delicate ecological balance, a quiet promise whispered on the prairie wind. The rhythm of life in Three Rivers is measured, unhurried, a steady beat that echoes the slow flow of the Olds Slough and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Three Rivers Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Three Rivers, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.460272, -98.182507. 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 Three Rivers and Live Oak County.

Detailed location data for Three Rivers includes the ZIP code (78071), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Live Oak County (George West), and school district assignment (Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.