Groom Texas Map

About Groom, Texas

Groom is a locality in Carson County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 549. The population density is 239.7 people per km². Groom is located at 35.2037°N, 101.1068°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79039.

Groom, Texas, exists as a deliberate marker on the vast, flat canvas of the Panhandle. It lies 24.4 miles south-southwest of Pampa, TX (from Pampa, TX: bearing 200°T), and is situated 18.3 miles east-southeast of Panhandle. The land here, a study in subtle gradations of ochre and dun, stretches to a horizon so distant it seems to pull the sky down to meet it. Sparse, wind-scoured grasses cling to the earth, their muted greens and browns offering a stoic resistance to the relentless sun, while the air itself carries a dry, insistent whisper, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this place. In the twilight, the sky bleeds into astonishing shades of rose and violet, a fleeting spectacle that imbues the otherwise stark landscape with a profound, transient beauty. The history of Groom is inextricably tied to the iron horse and the promise of the open range. Founded as a railroad town, its economy once pulsed with the rhythm of arriving and departing trains, a lifeline for the ranchers and farmers who carved their livelihoods from this unforgiving soil. The iconic leaning water tower, a landmark that defies gravity and convention, stands as a quirky emblem of Groom's enduring spirit and its ability to find a touch of whimsy even in the face of stark practicality. Today, the oil and gas industry continues to be a significant, if sometimes stark, presence, its infrastructure a modern counterpoint to the enduring agricultural roots that still anchor the community, fostering a sense of quiet resilience among its people.

About This Groom Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Groom, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.20366, -101.106822. 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 Groom and Carson County.

Detailed location data for Groom includes the ZIP code (79039), telephone area code (806), county seat of Carson County (Panhandle), and school district assignment (Groom 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 Groom is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.