Hemphill Texas Map

About Hemphill, Texas

Hemphill is a locality in Sabine County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,488. The population density is 212.5 people per km². Hemphill is located at 31.3407°N, 93.8469°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75948.

Hemphill lies in a landscape shaped by the persistent journey of the Dry Branch, a waterway that carves its path through the verdant East Texas terrain. It lies 51.0 miles east-southeast of Nacogdoches, TX (from Nacogdoches, TX: bearing 111°T), and is situated 30.4 miles north-northeast of Jasper. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the Sabine National Forest, which whispers its piney presence just over ten miles away, lending a cool, shaded character to the region. The land itself undulates with a gentle rhythm, a soft green carpet of pasture and woodland that stretches towards the distant, muted silhouette of Rosin Ridge, some six miles beyond the town's immediate embrace. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, often falls in diffused shafts, painting the undergrowth in shifting patterns of gold and shadow, a quiet testament to the shaded beauty of this inland locale, far removed from any hint of the sea. The story of Hemphill is deeply entwined with the legacy of the Sabine National Forest, a vast expanse that has long dictated the rhythm of life and the local economy. For generations, the timber industry provided a sturdy backbone, its fortunes rising and falling with the demand for wood and the careful management of the surrounding woodlands. This has fostered a culture of self-reliance and a deep understanding of the natural world, a quiet pragmatism evident in the faces of its residents. While the forest remains a dominant force, the nearby City Lake Number 2 offers a different kind of solace and recreation, a shimmering expanse where the day's heat can be shed. The presence of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, though geographically distant from its namesake waters, creates a unique, almost poetic resonance, a reminder of vast natural connections that bind even inland places to the grander rhythms of the earth.

About This Hemphill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hemphill, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.34074, -93.846852. 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 Hemphill and Sabine County.

Detailed location data for Hemphill includes the ZIP code (75948), telephone area code (903), county seat of Sabine County (Hemphill), and school district assignment (Hemphill 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 Hemphill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.