Tarzan Texas Map

About Tarzan, Texas

Tarzan is a locality in Martin County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Tarzan is located at 32.3054°N, 101.9751°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79783.

Tarzan, Texas, lies in a landscape where the scrubby plains begin to surrender their stoic uniformity to the subtler undulations of the East Texas terrain. It lies 22.1 miles north-northeast of Midland, TX (from Midland, TX: bearing 16°T), and is situated 19.7 miles north-northwest of Greenwood. Here, the air itself seems to carry a faint, sweet scent of pine needles and sun-baked earth, a fragrance that deepens as the afternoon sun casts elongated shadows across the low-lying fields. The land, a mosaic of hardy grasses and the occasional gnarled mesquite, gives way to pockets of denser vegetation, where the sturdy live oaks and cedars hold their ground with quiet resilience. The very sky above Tarzan often displays a remarkable clarity, a vast expanse of cerulean that can transform into a painter's palette of fiery oranges and soft purples at dusk, bathing the humble dwellings and weathered barns in a warm, ephemeral glow. The story of Tarzan is one of hardy settlers drawn to the promise of fertile soil and the quietude of this particular stretch of Texas. Its economy has long been tethered to the land, with cattle ranching and small-scale agriculture forming the bedrock of its livelihood, a tradition that continues to shape the rhythm of daily life. Generations have worked this ground, their efforts etched into the very character of the place, fostering a sense of enduring connection to the soil. While not a hub of booming industry, Tarzan possesses a distinctive character, a subtle strength that resonates in the unhurried pace of its residents and the quiet dignity of its enduring presence. The local general store, a repository of both goods and gossip, serves as a central point, a place where the threads of community are continually rewoven.

About This Tarzan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tarzan, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.305392, -101.975141. 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 Tarzan and Martin County.

Detailed location data for Tarzan includes the ZIP code (79783), telephone area code (806), county seat of Martin County (Stanton), 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 Tarzan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.