Sivells Bend Texas Map

About Sivells Bend, Texas

Sivells Bend is a locality in Cooke County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Sivells Bend is located at 33.8498°N, 97.2239°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76272.

Sivells Bend lies where the rolling prairie begins its gentle descent toward the Brazos River, a quiet settlement in the Texas landscape. It lies 16.3 miles north-northwest of Gainesville, TX (from Gainesville, TX: bearing 341°T), and is situated 8.6 miles southwest of Marietta. The land itself is a study in subtle transitions, from the sun-baked earth of the surrounding plains to the richer, darker soil that hugs the riverbanks, supporting stands of mesquite and hardy scrub oak. Here, the sky often stretches in an unbroken expanse of blue, interrupted only by the slow drift of clouds or the distant silhouette of a hawk circling on the thermals. The air carries the scent of dry grass in the summer and a cooler, earthy dampness after a rare rain, a tangible presence that settles on the skin. The history of Sivells Bend is intimately tied to the fertile land and the persistent flow of the Brazos. Early settlers were drawn by the promise of agriculture, their lives shaped by the capricious nature of the river, which could bring bounty or devastation. While farming remains a quiet undercurrent, the economy of Sivells Bend has long found a more robust footing in the oil and gas industry that threads through this part of Texas. The legacy of these endeavors is visible in the sturdy, unpretentious buildings that compose the local business district, and in the weathered faces of those who have known the rhythm of boom and bust. A distinctive characteristic of Sivells Bend is its enduring sense of neighborly accord, a quiet understanding born from shared experiences and the vast, open spaces that define this corner of the state.

About This Sivells Bend Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sivells Bend, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.849825, -97.223904. 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 Sivells Bend and Cooke County.

Detailed location data for Sivells Bend includes the ZIP code (76240), telephone area code (817), county seat of Cooke County (Gainesville), 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 Sivells Bend is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.