Mumford Texas Map

About Mumford, Texas

Mumford is a locality in Robertson County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Mumford is located at 30.7344°N, 96.5650°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77867.

Mumford rests on a broad, sun-baked plain, where the sky feels impossibly vast and the horizon a perpetual, shimmering promise. It lies 12.3 miles west-northwest of Bryan, TX (from Bryan, TX: bearing 290°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west of Lake Bryan. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a gentle undulation of scrub oak and hardy grasses that stretch towards the distant, hazy silhouette of Long Mountain, some twelve miles away. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the dry, clean scent of sun-warmed earth and the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers that bloom with surprising tenacity. Two miles to the east, the Brazos River, a broad, slow-moving artery, carves its patient path through the landscape, its muddy waters reflecting the deep blues of the Texas sky. A mere three miles to the north, the placid surface of Mooring Slough offers a tranquil counterpoint to the open country, a haven for waterfowl and a whispered reminder of the region's water sources. The history of Mumford is as deeply rooted in the soil as the mesquite trees that dot its landscape. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile earth and the promise of a new beginning, established a community that has weathered economic shifts with a quiet resilience. The local economy, once primarily agricultural, now finds its pulse in a blend of small-scale farming and a growing reliance on the energy sector that hums beneath the surface. Folks here understand the value of hard work and neighborly support, a spirit that has sustained Mumford through boom and bust. The nearby Lake Bryan Recreation Area, just six miles distant, serves as a popular escape for families and outdoor enthusiasts, its trails offering a chance to connect with the natural beauty that defines this corner of Texas.

About This Mumford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mumford, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.734362, -96.564969. 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 Mumford and Robertson County.

Detailed location data for Mumford includes the ZIP code (77867), telephone area code (409), county seat of Robertson County (Franklin), 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 Mumford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.