Olney Texas Map

About Olney, Texas

Olney is a locality in Young County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,015. The population density is 574.6 people per km². Olney is located at 33.3707°N, 98.7528°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76374.

Olney, Texas, lies on the High Plains, a landscape painted in broad strokes of tawny grassland and the pale, sun-bleached bones of the earth. It lies 40.4 miles south-southwest of Wichita Falls, TX (from Wichita Falls, TX: bearing 202°T), and is situated 20.5 miles north-northwest of Graham. The sky here is an immense canvas, often a startling, vivid blue that melts into soft, bruised purples and fiery oranges as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, skeletal shadows that stretch across the flat expanse. The air, when it moves, carries the dry, clean scent of sun-baked soil and distant, unseen cattle, a scent that speaks of vastness and a quiet, enduring strength. Scattered mesquite trees, their branches twisted like ancient, arthritic fingers, break the monotony of the plains, offering meager shade and a stark, beautiful contrast against the endless sky. The story of Olney is deeply entwined with the oil fields that have long pumped lifeblood into this corner of North Texas. The discovery and subsequent boom of oil brought prosperity and a transient energy to the region, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy brick buildings and a pragmatic, no-nonsense spirit that still defines its people. This industrious heart, however, beats in rhythm with the enduring pulse of ranching, where the open range and the care of livestock remain a fundamental way of life. The local economy, a blend of this tenacious agriculture and the lingering influence of the oil patch, fosters a sense of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land. Olney's distinctive character is further shaped by its quiet resilience, a steady hum of daily life that unfolds under that vast, ever-changing Texas sky.

About This Olney Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Olney, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.370663, -98.75284. 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 Olney and Young County.

Detailed location data for Olney includes the ZIP code (76374), telephone area code (817), county seat of Young County (Graham), and school district assignment (Olney 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 Olney is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.