Guthrie Texas Map

About Guthrie, Texas

Guthrie is a locality in King County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 156. The population density is 30.6 people per km². Guthrie is located at 33.6206°N, 100.3229°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79236.

Guthrie rests in a broad expanse where the South Wichita River carves a gentle, meandering course through the ochre-tinged earth. It lies 71.2 miles north-northeast of Snyder, TX (from Snyder, TX: bearing 29°T), and is situated 56.1 miles south of Childress. The landscape here is a study in subtle undulations, a prairie that softens into low, rounded hills, their slopes often carpeted with the tawny hues of dried grasses that whisper secrets on the breeze. The sky above Guthrie is vast, an ever-present canvas that shifts from the crisp, pale blue of morning to the fiery oranges and purples of sunset, painting the horizon with a quiet intensity. The air, particularly in the early morning hours, carries a clean, dry scent, hinting at the sparse vegetation and the distant dust stirred by the wind. Guthrie Lake, a mere mile from the town's edge, offers a placid mirror to this expansive sky, its surface occasionally rippled by unseen currents. The story of Guthrie is deeply intertwined with the fertile lands and the lifeblood of the South Wichita River, a constant presence shaping its settlement and economy. For generations, ranching has been the bedrock of this region, the rolling terrain and ample grasslands providing sustenance for vast herds, a tradition that continues to define the character of Guthrie. This is a place where the oil patch has also left its mark, a testament to the subterranean wealth that has fueled growth and change, its derricks standing like stoic sentinels against the horizon. While the echoes of its founding are subtle, they are present in the enduring spirit of its people, a resilience forged by the elements and the practical demands of life on the Texas plains. Guthrie's distinctive character is not found in grand monuments, but in the quiet hum of everyday life, the familiar faces at the local diner, and the enduring connection to the land that sustains it.

About This Guthrie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Guthrie, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.62064, -100.322888. 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 Guthrie and King County.

Detailed location data for Guthrie includes the ZIP code (79236), telephone area code (806), county seat of King County (Guthrie), and school district assignment (Guthrie Common 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 Guthrie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.