Wolfe City Texas Map

About Wolfe City, Texas

Wolfe City is a locality in Hunt County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,148. The population density is 412.8 people per km². Wolfe City is located at 33.3707°N, 96.0689°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75496.

Wolfe City lies on a plain that seems to breathe with the sky, a broad expanse of Texas blackland prairie stretching out under a generous sun. It lies 15.6 miles south-southeast of Bonham, TX (from Bonham, TX: bearing 156°T), and is situated 16.2 miles north of Greenville. The land here is flat, a deep, rich soil that holds the memory of ancient seabeds and the promise of abundant growth. Roads, like fine threads, stitch across this canvas, leading to a horizon that is more a gentle curve than an imposing barrier, and the air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and distant cotton fields, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land’s enduring character. The sky itself is a dominant feature, a vast, ever-shifting theater of clouds that can gather with dramatic intent or spread thin and luminous, painting the world in hues of soft gold and pale lavender as evening approaches. The history of Wolfe City is as deeply rooted as the blackland soil it cultivates, an agricultural heartland that has weathered booms and busts with a quiet resilience. Founded in the late 19th century, it grew from the necessity of a railroad stop, a place where farmers could bring their harvests and connect to the wider world. The local economy still leans heavily on the bounty of the land, with cotton and grain being long-standing staples, though the rise of small businesses and services has added a new layer to its economic fabric. There’s a sense of a community that knows its own story, where the past isn't a relic but a living presence, informing the unhurried pace of everyday life and the neighborly interactions that define this corner of Hunt County. The town square, with its modest but well-maintained buildings, serves as a gentle reminder of generations who have lived and worked here, their collective efforts contributing to the enduring spirit of Wolfe City.

About This Wolfe City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wolfe City, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.370665, -96.068861. 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 Wolfe City and Hunt County.

Detailed location data for Wolfe City includes the ZIP code (75496), telephone area code (972, 469), county seat of Hunt County (Greenville), and school district assignment (Wolfe City 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 Wolfe City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.