Tilden Texas Map

About Tilden, Texas

Tilden is a locality in McMullen County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 259. The population density is 168.1 people per km². Tilden is located at 28.4619°N, 98.5492°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78072.

Tilden rests upon a broad, sun-drenched plain, its horizons softened by the distant, hazy blue of the Kings Hills. It lies 35.2 miles south of Pleasanton, TX (from Pleasanton, TX: bearing 187°T), and is situated 31.5 miles south of Jourdanton. The air here carries the dry, earthy scent of sun-baked soil and the subtle perfume of mesquite, a fragrance that clings to everything under the vast Texas sky. The Frio River, a ribbon of life, meanders less than a mile from the edge of Tilden, its waters reflecting the boundless cerulean above and feeding the life that flourishes along its banks. To the west, Hackberry Hollow offers a gentle dip in the landscape, a place where shadows lengthen and the land exhales the day's accumulated heat. Hals Lake, a mere mile distant, shimmers as a cool, inviting presence on the otherwise arid expanse. The story of Tilden is deeply intertwined with the rich, protective embrace of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a profound respect for the natural world that defines this inland territory. Historically, Tilden has been a waypoint, a place where travelers paused, and its economy has long been tethered to the land and the Frio River. Ranching, with its enduring rhythms, has shaped the character of the region, its influence visible in the scattered homesteads and the quiet dignity of the landscape. Though miles from any coast, the spirit of this place is one of resilience and quiet endurance, a testament to the enduring connection between people and the earth they inhabit, a connection felt as strongly in the golden light of dusk painting the plains as it is in the steady, unassuming flow of the Frio.

About This Tilden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tilden, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.461938, -98.549184. 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 Tilden and McMullen County.

Detailed location data for Tilden includes the ZIP code (78072), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of McMullen County (Tilden), and school district assignment (McMullen County 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 Tilden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.