Sheridan Texas Map

About Sheridan, Texas

Sheridan is a locality in Colorado County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 208. The population density is 12.4 people per km². Sheridan is located at 29.4936°N, 96.6711°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77475.

Sheridan rests in a landscape of broad, sun-drenched plains, where the sky stretches in an immense, unbroken arc of pale blue. It lies 31.7 miles northwest of El Campo, TX (from El Campo, TX: bearing 310°T), and is situated 16.7 miles south-southwest of Columbus. The earth itself is a canvas of muted browns and dusty greens, broken by the occasional stand of hardy mesquite and the whisper-thin ribbon of the Urmey Branch, its banks often parched but holding a vital promise of life. This is a place where the horizon seems to recede endlessly, punctuated by the gentle swells of land that hint at the deeper, more rugged terrain of the Hill Country to the west, yet remain firmly rooted in the open expanse. The air here carries the scent of dry grass and distant, unseen wildflowers, a subtle perfume that intensifies in the late afternoon, when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch and warp across the terrain. The history of Sheridan is as deeply etched into this land as the dry creek beds that crisscross the region. Established as a small agricultural hub, its economy historically revolved around the cultivation of cotton and cattle ranching, a legacy still visible in the weathered barns and sprawling ranches that dot the countryside. Today, while agriculture remains a steady current, the designation of the surrounding area within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a vast protected zone, introduces a unique ecological significance, drawing a different kind of traveler and fostering a quiet reverence for the natural world. This dual identity, of a working landscape and a protected sanctuary, lends Sheridan a distinctive character, a blend of pragmatic resilience and an almost spiritual connection to the land.

About This Sheridan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sheridan, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.493574, -96.671085. 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 Sheridan and Colorado County.

Detailed location data for Sheridan includes the ZIP code (77475), telephone area code (281), county seat of Colorado County (Columbus), and school district assignment (Rice Consolidated 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 Sheridan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.