Lipan Texas Map

About Lipan, Texas

Lipan is a locality in Hood County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 490. The population density is 162.3 people per km². Lipan is located at 32.5185°N, 98.0459°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76462.

Lipan rests on the flat, broad expanse of North Texas, a land where the sky seems to stretch infinitely in every direction. It lies 15.6 miles west-northwest of Granbury, TX (from Granbury, TX: bearing 290°T), and is situated 12.5 miles west of Oak Trail Shores. The landscape here is a study in subtle textures, of sun-baked earth and the persistent, low-lying scrub brush that clings to the soil. Mesquite trees, their branches gnarled and reaching like arthritic fingers, punctuate the horizon, offering meager shade against the relentless Texas sun. The air itself carries a dry whisper, carrying the scent of dust and wild grasses, a constant reminder of the arid climate. Even the distant hum of a passing truck on the highway seems to be absorbed by the vast openness, leaving a profound quiet in its wake. Founded in the late 19th century, Lipan’s early life was inextricably tied to the railroad and the burgeoning agricultural needs of the region. Its economy, much like much of this part of Texas, has historically been shaped by the bounty of the land, with cattle ranching and cotton farming forming the backbone for generations. While the railroad depot is long gone, the spirit of self-reliance and a grounded pragmatism persists. Travelers passing through Lipan might notice the weathered grain elevators standing sentinel, silent witnesses to decades of harvest, and the quiet dignity of the local businesses that serve a community deeply connected to its agricultural roots.

About This Lipan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lipan, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.518468, -98.045873. 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 Lipan and Hood County.

Detailed location data for Lipan includes the ZIP code (76462), telephone area code (254), county seat of Hood County (Granbury), and school district assignment (Lipan 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 Lipan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.