Gordon Texas Map

About Gordon, Texas

Gordon is a locality in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 460. The population density is 183.2 people per km². Gordon is located at 32.5485°N, 98.3692°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76453.

Gordon rests under a wide Texas sky, a place defined by the subtle undulations of the land and the vast, open plains that stretch towards the horizon. It lies 23.3 miles southwest of Mineral Wells, TX (from Mineral Wells, TX: bearing 220°T), and is situated 18.8 miles east-northeast of Ranger. The air, often carrying the scent of dry earth and distant mesquite, hums with the quiet industriousness of an inland community. To the north, the Gordon City Reservoir offers a shimmering expanse of blue, a vital counterpoint to the sun-baked landscape, while Barton Creek, a ribbon of water, meanders through the surrounding terrain, feeding the sparse but tenacious vegetation. The distant, low-slung silhouette of Skunk Ridge provides a rugged backdrop, a reminder of the geological forces that shaped this part of Texas, and a hint of the wilder spaces found within the Roger R Fawcett Wildlife Management Area, a sanctuary for native flora and fauna just a short distance away, where Duncan Hollow carves a more intimate landscape into the greater expanse. The history of Gordon is entwined with the enduring spirit of Texas settlement, a narrative woven from the threads of agriculture and the promise of opportunity. For generations, the fertile soil and the presence of water have sustained a local economy rooted in ranching and farming, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life. While larger industries may have bypassed this particular corner of the state, Gordon has cultivated a distinctive character, a quiet resilience born from self-reliance. The town’s modest structures, weathered by sun and time, speak of a practical heritage, a community that values substance over show. It is a place where the legacy of those who first carved a life from this land continues to resonate, a subtle echo in the daily routines and the enduring connection to the earth.

About This Gordon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gordon, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.548464, -98.369216. 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 Gordon and Palo Pinto County.

Detailed location data for Gordon includes the ZIP code (76453), telephone area code (254), county seat of Palo Pinto County (Palo Pinto), and school district assignment (Gordon 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 Gordon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.