Lobo Texas Map

About Lobo, Texas

Lobo is a locality in Culberson County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 0.5 people per km². Lobo is located at 30.8140°N, 104.7530°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79752.

Lobo sits under a vast, ever-shifting sky, a landscape defined by the subtle undulations of arid plains and the distant, hazy promise of the Davis Mountains to the west. It lies 104.4 miles east-southeast of San Elizario, TX (from San Elizario, TX: bearing 120°T), and is situated 55.9 miles northwest of Marfa. The earth here is a palette of ochre and muted greens, a testament to the tenacious life that clings to the dry soil. Wild Horse Creek, a ribbon of life, carves its way through the terrain a mile hence, its banks a welcome contrast to the prevailing dryness. The air itself carries a certain stillness, broken only by the whisper of wind across sparse vegetation, and at dusk, the light bleeds across the horizon in hues of rose and amethyst, lending a fleeting, painterly quality to the open country. This quiet corner of Texas, far from any coast, is part of the expansive Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a broader stewardship of the land, even in this inland expanse. The local economy, like so much of the region, has long been tied to the land, with ranching traditions shaping its character for generations. While not a hub of bustling industry, Lobo holds the quiet dignity of a place that has weathered time, its history whispered in the weathered clapboard of its few buildings and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The nearest named body of water, Red Tank, lies eight miles distant, a reminder of the preciousness of water in this arid environment, and the nearby Hammer Handle Canyon offers a glimpse into the sculpted earth of the region.

About This Lobo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lobo, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.814028, -104.752987. 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 Lobo and Culberson County.

Detailed location data for Lobo includes the ZIP code (79752), telephone area code (806), county seat of Culberson County (Van Horn), and school district assignment. 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 Lobo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.