Archer City Texas Map

About Archer City, Texas

Archer City is a locality in Archer County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,233. The population density is 238.2 people per km². Archer City is located at 33.5957°N, 98.6256°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76351.

Archer City rests upon the rolling, sun-baked plains of North Texas, where the sky seems to stretch into an infinite, cerulean dome, broken only by the distant, hazy outlines of mesquite-dotted ranches. It lies 23.3 miles south-south-west of Wichita Falls, TX (from Wichita Falls, TX: bearing 199°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west-south-west of Scotland. The land here is a study in muted earth tones – ochre dust clinging to the sparse grasses, the pale bark of scattered elms, and the weathered wood of the buildings that line its quiet main street. Even on the stillest days, a faint whisper of wind seems to stir the air, carrying the scent of dry earth and the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers that bloom with tenacious beauty in the spring. The very light seems to soften and deepen as the day wanes, casting long, gentle shadows that give the modest structures a sense of permanence. The history of Archer City is inextricably linked to the ebb and flow of the cattle industry that once defined this region, its founding generations drawn by the promise of open range and fertile grazing land. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, the local economy has diversified, with a growing appreciation for the artistic and literary heritage that has found a home here. The town is famously known as the inspiration and primary setting for Larry McMurtry's acclaimed novels, a fact that imbues its quiet streets with a certain literary resonance, drawing visitors who seek to walk in the footsteps of fictional characters. The distinctive character of Archer City is one of quiet resilience and understated charm, a place where the pace of life allows for contemplation and a deep connection to the vast, open landscape.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Archer City, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Archer City and Archer County.

Detailed location data for Archer City includes the ZIP code (76351), telephone area code (817), county seat of Archer County (Archer City), and school district assignment (Archer 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 Archer City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.