Buckholts Texas Map

About Buckholts, Texas

Buckholts is a locality in Milam County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 374. The population density is 116.5 people per km². Buckholts is located at 30.8730°N, 97.1250°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76518.

Buckholts rests on a flat, unassuming stretch of Central Texas land, where the sky seems to stretch for an impossible distance. It lies 20.2 miles southeast of Temple, TX (from Temple, TX: bearing 140°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west of Cameron. The landscape here is a subtle study in muted greens and earthy browns, punctuated by the occasional hardy mesquite tree and the broader, more cultivated presence of agricultural fields. A mile to the west, Glaser Lake Number 1 offers a placid, if modest, body of water, reflecting the wide Texas sky, while the slow, meandering path of Lipan Creek carves its own quiet way through the terrain, a ribbon of life in the otherwise open expanse. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a dry, almost dusty scent of sun-baked earth and ripening grain, a scent that speaks of long, hot summers and the patient turning of seasons. The history of Buckholts is a narrative woven from the grit of early settlers and the enduring spirit of agriculture that has defined this region for generations. While the nearby Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument might conjure images of distant oceans, here in Buckholts, the focus has always been on the land. The local economy, deeply rooted in farming and ranching, has seen the ebb and flow of commodity prices and weather patterns, a constant dance of resilience. Though not a hub of industry, Buckholts possesses a quiet distinctiveness, a place where life moves at a pace dictated by the sun and the soil, and where the shared understanding of rural life forms a subtle but strong communal bond.

About This Buckholts Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buckholts, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.872966, -97.124992. 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 Buckholts and Milam County.

Detailed location data for Buckholts includes the ZIP code (76518), telephone area code (254), county seat of Milam County (Cameron), and school district assignment (Buckholts 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 Buckholts is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.