Cross Plains Texas Map

About Cross Plains, Texas

Cross Plains is a locality in Callahan County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,019. The population density is 350.4 people per km². Cross Plains is located at 32.1262°N, 99.1653°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76443.

Cross Plains emerges from the rugged, sun-bleached expanse of the Callahan Divide, where the land stretches into a quiet geometry of mesquite and scrub oak. It lies 30.6 miles north-northwest of Brownwood, TX (from Brownwood, TX: bearing 341°T), and is situated 32.0 miles east-southeast of Potosi. The horizon here is vast and indifferent, holding the memory of the Edwards Plateau far to the south, while the immediate topography is defined by the steady, rhythmic rise and fall of dry prairie soil. Turkey Creek carves a thin, seasonal vein through the terrain just a mile from the center, its banks offering a sliver of shade for the local wildlife that congregates near the water’s edge. Only two miles away, the quiet surface of Soil Conservation Service Site Number 9 Reservoir catches the late afternoon light, turning the color of hammered copper as the shadows of the fence posts lengthen across the cracked earth. Cross Plains carries a distinct legacy of grit, having grown from the hard-earned labor of early settlers who recognized the potential in this inland expanse. The local economy remains tethered to the pulse of the earth, drawing from the oil patch and the enduring traditions of ranching that have defined the character of the people for generations. A subtle literary spirit lingers in the air, a quiet nod to the town’s role as a home to Robert E. Howard, whose imagination found fertile ground in the isolation of these plains. Residents move with a deliberate, unhurried focus, often looking toward the horizon where the sky seems to hold more weight than the ground itself. For those seeking the wider landscape, the trails of Lake Brownwood State Park offer a respite within a twenty-mile radius, providing a glimpse of the deeper, wilder rhythms of the region.

About This Cross Plains Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cross Plains, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.126249, -99.165342. 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 Cross Plains and Callahan County.

Detailed location data for Cross Plains includes the ZIP code (76443), telephone area code (254), county seat of Callahan County (Baird), and school district assignment (Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.