Jacksboro Texas Map

About Jacksboro, Texas

Jacksboro is a locality in Jack County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,334. The population density is 221.8 people per km². Jacksboro is located at 33.2184°N, 98.1587°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76458.

Jacksboro rests in the embrace of North Texas, a landscape where the prairie begins its slow, deliberate tilt westward. It lies 28.5 miles north of Mineral Wells, TX (from Mineral Wells, TX: bearing 355°T), and is situated 26.1 miles east-northeast of Graham. The land here is a study in subtle contours, punctuated by robust oaks that have weathered generations of sun and wind, their gnarled limbs reaching out like ancient arms. The soil, a rich loam that can turn to dust under a relentless summer sky, yields to the persistent grasses that carpet the fields in shades of ochre and pale green. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, a whisper of distant mesquite and sun-baked earth, and the light, as it begins its descent, bleeds a warm, honeyed hue across the open country, softening the edges of the world. This place has long been shaped by the practicalities of ranching and agriculture, a legacy that still echoes in the quiet hum of its daily life. Jacksboro’s history is tied to the frontier spirit, a time when settlers carved out a living from this challenging terrain, establishing a foundation built on resilience. The town’s economy, once heavily reliant on the surrounding ranches and the cultivation of cotton and grain, now also finds strength in its proximity to larger economic centers, while retaining a distinct local character. Travelers passing through often remark on the unhurried cadence of Jacksboro, a place where community ties run deep, and the enduring spirit of North Texas is palpable in the weathered storefronts and the friendly nods exchanged on the street.

About This Jacksboro Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jacksboro, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.218448, -98.158656. 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 Jacksboro and Jack County.

Detailed location data for Jacksboro includes the ZIP code (76458), telephone area code (254), county seat of Jack County (Jacksboro), and school district assignment (Jacksboro 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 Jacksboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.