Avoca Texas Map

About Avoca, Texas

Avoca is a locality in Jones County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Avoca is located at 32.8657°N, 99.7159°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79503.

Avoca lies in a landscape that breathes the vastness of West Texas, a place where the earth unfolds in broad, sun-drenched plains that hint at the distant, hazy mesas. It lies 28.8 miles north of Abilene, TX (from Abilene, TX: bearing 2°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-east of Stamford. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a gentle sweep of grassland punctuated by hardy mesquite and occasional outcrops of weathered rock, all under an immense sky that shifts through a thousand shades of blue and ochre. The air, when it’s not carrying the dry scent of dust, often holds the faint, sweet perfume of wild flowers that bloom with surprising tenacity after a rain, their colors a vibrant contrast against the muted earth tones. The light at dusk is particularly arresting, a molten gold that spills across the land, softening the sharp edges of the world and imbuing even the most ordinary fence post with a temporary, ethereal grace. The story of Avoca is one of resilience, deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, this land has supported cattle ranching and the cultivation of crops like cotton, a lifeblood that shaped the very character of Avoca and its surrounding ranches. The rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life here, a steady beat of planting, tending, and harvesting, punctuated by the quiet hum of machinery and the distant lowing of cattle. While the broader economic tides have shifted, the foundational industries remain, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the soil. The distinctive scent of dry earth after a summer shower, a smell so pure it seems to cleanse the very air, is a constant reminder of this deep-seated heritage.

About This Avoca Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Avoca, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.865669, -99.715924. 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 Avoca and Jones County.

Detailed location data for Avoca includes the ZIP code (79503), telephone area code (806), county seat of Jones County (Anson), 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 Avoca is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.