Powderly Texas Map

About Powderly, Texas

Powderly is a locality in Lamar County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,140. The population density is 72.2 people per km². Powderly is located at 33.8112°N, 95.5244°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75473.

Powderly rests in a landscape that speaks of the broad, open plains of North Texas, a place where the sky seems to stretch endlessly in every direction, a boundless blue canvas often brushed with the soft grays of approaching weather. It lies 10.5 miles north of Paris, TX (from Paris, TX: bearing 10°T), and is situated 13.8 miles south of Hugo. The land itself, a study in subtle textures, is a blend of pale, sun-baked earth and tenacious, wiry grasses that hold their color through the heat of high summer. Occasional clusters of mesquite trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, punctuate the terrain, offering scant shade but a steadfast presence against the prevailing winds. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, a mineral tang mixed with the faint, sweet perfume of distant wildflowers, and the light itself takes on a buttery quality as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, elongated shadows that deepen the contours of the earth. The story of Powderly is one of quiet perseverance, a testament to the settlers who found their footing on this open ground, their lives inextricably linked to the cycles of agriculture and ranching that have long defined the region. The economy, while modest, is rooted in the land, with cattle grazing on the surrounding pastures and crops like cotton and grain finding purchase in the fertile soil. There is a palpable sense of continuity here, a feeling that the rhythms of life have been shaped by generations who understood the demands and rewards of this particular corner of Texas. While no grand monuments mark its existence, Powderly holds a distinct character, a grounded authenticity that resonates in the steady hum of daily life and the welcoming, unpretentious spirit of its people.

About This Powderly Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Powderly, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.811216, -95.524402. 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 Powderly and Lamar County.

Detailed location data for Powderly includes the ZIP code (75473), telephone area code (972, 469), county seat of Lamar County (Paris), and school district assignment (North Lamar 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 Powderly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.