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Explore Dime Box, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Dime Box, TX street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

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CityDime Box
StateTexas (TX)
CountyLee
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude30.356599
Longitude-96.822479
Population145
Density106.8 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code(s)77853
Area Code409
County SeatGiddings
School DistrictDime Box Independent School District

About Dime Box, Texas

Dime Box is a locality in Lee County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 145. The population density is 106.8 people per km². Dime Box is located at 30.3566°N, 96.8225°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77853.

Dime Box emerges from the quiet, sun-bleached expanse of the Texas landscape where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered. It lies 28.5 miles west-northwest of Brenham, TX (from Brenham, TX: bearing 297°T), and is situated 13.8 miles north-northeast of Giddings. The earth here is a mosaic of clay and sandy loam, supporting a sparse canopy of post oaks that filter the golden afternoon light into long, thin shadows across the fields. To the west, the subtle rise of the Buzzard Knobs breaks the flatness, providing a solitary anchor for the sky, while the proximity of Brushy Creek offers a narrow, verdant vein of moisture just a mile away. The air carries the dry, honest scent of heated grasses and distant dust, a sensory reminder of the inland plains where the climate dictates the slow, deliberate pace of the passing day. Dime Box maintains a character forged in the legacy of early rail expansion and the steady, quiet labor of agricultural life. The local economy persists in the rhythm of ranching and the cultivation of the surrounding acreage, reflecting a history that values persistence over spectacle. Residents often find solace in the nearby Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit, or linger near the serene edges of Krunk Lake, where the water mirrors the shifting hues of the sunset. A short distance away, the quiet depression of Wolphen Hollow serves as a reminder of the shifting geological temper of the region, grounding the identity of Dime Box in a landscape that demands both respect and a sturdy, patient resilience from those who call it home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • The Dime Box (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 286° W
  • Old Dime Box (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 296° NW
  • Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 123° SE
  • Somerville Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 3.2 mi, 123° SE
  • Site of Camino Real (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 010° N
  • Lake Somerville Trailway State Park (State Park) — 5.3 mi, 124° SE
  • Belltown Community (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 005° N
  • Somerville Lake (Recreation Area) — 9.0 mi, 112° E
  • Overlook (Viewpoint) — 10.5 mi, 113° SE
  • Unknown Park (Local Park) — 13.8 mi, 031° NE
  • Lee County Museum (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 209° SW
  • City Golf Course (Local Park) — 14.1 mi, 191° S
  • Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum (Museum) — 14.3 mi, 032° NE
  • Burleson County Historical Museum (Museum) — 14.5 mi, 033° NE
  • Somerville Historical Museum (Museum) — 20.0 mi, 074° E
  • Rifle Association Hall (Registered Battlefield) — 21.2 mi, 158° S
  • Center for American History Winedale Historical Center (Museum) — 21.3 mi, 170° S
  • Argosy Stage (Theatre) — 22.2 mi, 247° SW
  • Villagers' Square (Theatre) — 22.2 mi, 247° SW
  • Sherwood Forest Faire (Theme Park) — 22.2 mi, 247° SW
  • Texas A&M University Aquaculture Research Teaching Facility (Recreation Easement) — 24.9 mi, 065° NE
  • Lost Pines Boy Scout Camp (Park) — 24.9 mi, 244° SW
  • Brenham Fine Arts League & Gallery (Gallery) — 28.5 mi, 117° SE
  • Back Lot Gallery (Gallery) — 28.6 mi, 117° SE
  • CCC Water Fountain (Attraction) — 32.2 mi, 237° SW
  • Tiger Stadium (Stadium) — 32.2 mi, 219° SW
  • Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 52.9 mi, 144° SE · 21k acres
  • Sam Houston National Forest (National Forest) — 61.5 mi, 081° E · 163k acres
  • Little Lake Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 64.4 mi, 080° E · 3,956 acres
  • Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 67.9 mi, 279° W · 43k acres

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About This Dime Box Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dime Box, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.356599, -96.822479. 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 Dime Box and Lee County.

Detailed location data for Dime Box includes the ZIP code (77853), telephone area code (409), county seat of Lee County (Giddings), and school district assignment (Dime Box 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 Dime Box is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone.