Barksdale Texas Map

About Barksdale, Texas

Barksdale is a locality in Edwards County, Texas, United States. The population density is 59.4 people per km². Barksdale is located at 29.7252°N, 100.0340°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78828.

Barksdale lies where the Edwards Plateau begins its rugged descent towards the Edwards River. It lies 57.6 miles east-north-east of Del Rio, TX (from Del Rio, TX: bearing 64°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north-north-west of Camp Wood. The land here is a study in weathered stone and resilient scrub, a place where mesquite trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, grip the thin soil. Red-rock canyons, carved by the patient work of water over eons, lend a dramatic sweep to the landscape, their walls catching the late afternoon sun in hues of ochre and rose. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, mingled with the subtle perfume of wild herbs that bloom defiantly in this arid expanse. Cattle, their coats the color of dust, dot the rolling hills, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of ranching that defines this part of Barksdale. The history of Barksdale is written not in grand monuments, but in the quiet resilience of its people and the land they steward. Ranching and agriculture, primarily focused on livestock and pecans, form the backbone of the local economy, a tradition passed down through generations. The Edwards River, a vital artery in this semiarid region, has always been the lifeblood, shaping settlement patterns and providing sustenance. While not a hub of industry, Barksdale possesses a distinct character, a slow, deliberate rhythm that allows the vast, open sky to truly dominate one's perception. The evenings here are particularly noteworthy, as the setting sun bleeds across the horizon, painting the sky in ephemeral washes of violet and deep orange, a spectacle that seems to hold the very essence of this wild, beautiful corner of Texas.

About This Barksdale Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Barksdale, 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 Barksdale and Edwards County.

Detailed location data for Barksdale includes the ZIP code (78828), telephone area code (512, 830), county seat of Edwards County (Rocksprings), and school district assignment (Nueces Canyon Consolidated 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 Barksdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.