Throckmorton Texas Map

About Throckmorton, Texas

Throckmorton is a locality in Throckmorton County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 649. The population density is 115.8 people per km². Throckmorton is located at 33.1787°N, 99.1776°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76483.

Throckmorton rests on a broad, sun-baked plain where the Elm Creek snakes its sinuous way, a ribbon of life through the dry Texas earth. It lies 59.9 miles north-northeast of Abilene, TX (from Abilene, TX: bearing 32°T), and is situated 34.4 miles west of Graham. The landscape here is a study in muted earth tones, a panorama of faded greens and ochres under an immense sky that can shift from the clearest cerulean to the bruised purples of an approaching storm in a matter of hours. Low, scrubby mesquite trees dot the horizon, their thorny branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the sun, while occasional stands of hardy cottonwoods offer a brief, welcome shade along the creek banks. The air itself carries a dry, almost mineral tang, a scent of baked soil and distant, unseen prairie grasses, and when the wind stirs, it whispers secrets of the vast, open country that stretches in every direction. The history of Throckmorton is as deeply rooted in the land as the mesquite itself, a story shaped by cattle drives, the ebb and flow of oil booms, and the enduring resilience of its people. For generations, the economy has been tied to the ranching traditions of North Texas, with herds of cattle grazing on the sparse but nourishing pastures, their silhouettes stark against the setting sun. The nearby Lake Throckmorton, a placid expanse of water, offers a more immediate source of recreation and a vital resource for the arid region. The town itself, a collection of weathered buildings that have seen their share of dust storms and scorching summers, possesses a quiet dignity. It’s a place where the pace of life is dictated by the sun’s arc and the turning of the seasons, a distinct rhythm that has persisted through decades of change, a testament to the enduring spirit of this corner of Texas.

About This Throckmorton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Throckmorton, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.178715, -99.177576. 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 Throckmorton and Throckmorton County.

Detailed location data for Throckmorton includes the ZIP code (76483), telephone area code (254), county seat of Throckmorton County (Throckmorton), and school district assignment (Throckmorton Collegiate 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 Throckmorton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.