Lipscomb Texas Map

About Lipscomb, Texas

Lipscomb is a locality in Lipscomb County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 81. The population density is 7.2 people per km². Lipscomb is located at 36.2334°N, 100.2710°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79056.

Lipscomb rests upon a wide, flat expanse of Texas Panhandle prairie, a landscape defined by the immense sky and the subtle undulations of the earth. It lies 61.7 miles northeast of Pampa, TX (from Pampa, TX: bearing 38°T), and is situated 31.8 miles east-southeast of Perryton. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the dust of the soil and the faint, sweet perfume of distant grasses. Wolf Creek, a modest ribbon of water, winds its way across the land a short distance from the heart of Lipscomb, its banks often lined with hardy, wind-swept vegetation. The horizon stretches out, seemingly without end, a vast canvas where the sun paints dramatic spectacles of color at dawn and dusk, casting long, sharp shadows that speak of the sheer openness of this country. The land itself, a rich, ochre-colored earth, holds the promise of sustenance, a quiet resilience that mirrors the spirit of its inhabitants. The history of Lipscomb is intrinsically tied to the enduring legacy of ranching and agriculture that has shaped this region for generations. It’s a place where the economy has long been rooted in the bounty of the land, with cattle grazing on vast pastures and crops stretching across the fertile plains. While not a bustling metropolis, Lipscomb has a quiet dignity, a sense of place built on hard work and a deep connection to the natural world. Nearby, the Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area offers a sanctuary for native flora and fauna, a testament to the region's commitment to preserving its natural heritage. The spirit of the West, with its emphasis on self-reliance and community, is palpable here, a subtle but persistent undercurrent in the daily life of Lipscomb.

About This Lipscomb Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lipscomb, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.233371, -100.270966. 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 Lipscomb and Lipscomb County.

Detailed location data for Lipscomb includes the ZIP code (79056), telephone area code (806), county seat of Lipscomb County (Lipscomb), and school district assignment (Canadian 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 Lipscomb is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.