Dilley Texas Map

About Dilley, Texas

Dilley is a locality in Frio County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,769. The population density is 548.7 people per km². Dilley is located at 28.6675°N, 99.1706°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78017.

Dilley rests on a broad, sun-drenched plain where the sky feels impossibly vast, a canvas of cerulean stretched taut above the flatlands. It lies 46.7 miles west-southwest of Pleasanton, TX (from Pleasanton, TX: bearing 244°T), and is situated 16.2 miles south-southwest of Pearsall. The landscape here is a study in subtle greens and ochres, punctuated by the stoic resilience of mesquite trees and the occasional hardy wildflower that clings to the dry earth. A gentle, almost imperceptible rise in the terrain hints at the land’s ancient geological contours, a quiet echo of forces long past. To the east, the subtle shimmer of heat waves rising from the pavement on Highway 81 is a constant visual refrain, while the distant, hazy outline of the Edwards Plateau offers a faint, almost dreamlike promise of more rugged country. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint dust of the road and the hardy vegetation, a fragrance that speaks of enduring sunshine and open horizons. The history of Dilley is etched not in grand monuments but in the persistent agricultural rhythms that have shaped its identity. For generations, the fertile soil, nourished by the unassuming Martin Branch just a couple of miles away, has yielded crops that form the backbone of the local economy, a testament to the hard work and tenacity of its people. This region, though inland and far from any coast, finds itself within the boundaries of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a fact that adds a layer of unexpected ecological significance to this seemingly ordinary stretch of South Texas. The economy here, while largely agricultural, also feels the pulse of nearby energy sectors, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life that reflects the broader economic currents of the state. The pace of Dilley is measured, a steady unfolding of days where community ties are as vital as the water from Burns Reservoir, six miles distant, which sustains life and agriculture in this sun-baked land.

About This Dilley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dilley, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.66748, -99.170589. 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 Dilley and Frio County.

Detailed location data for Dilley includes the ZIP code (78017), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Frio County (Pearsall), and school district assignment (Dilley 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 Dilley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.