Bushland Texas Map

About Bushland, Texas

Bushland is a locality in Potter County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,779. The population density is 190.6 people per km². Bushland is located at 35.1920°N, 102.0646°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79124.

Bushland breathes the wide, open sky of the Texas Panhandle, a place where the earth stretches out in broad, sun-baked plains punctuated by the occasional, resilient mesquite. It lies 13.3 miles west of Amarillo, TX (from Amarillo, TX: bearing 261°T), and is situated 16.8 miles north-north-west of Canyon. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a gentle rise and fall that whispers of ancient winds and patient erosion, not dramatic peaks or deep valleys. The air, especially in the early morning before the sun fully claims its dominion, carries a dryness that is both invigorating and a constant reminder of the arid beauty that defines this landscape. Sparse grasses, tough and tenacious, carpet the terrain, their muted greens and golds shifting with the seasons, and the horizon is a clean, unwavering line against the vast, often startlingly blue expanse above. The history of Bushland is intrinsically tied to the hardy spirit of those who settled this challenging environment, their lives etched by the cycles of agriculture and ranching. For generations, the land has yielded crops like wheat and sorghum, a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance required to coax sustenance from this dry soil, and cattle have grazed these open spaces, their presence a quiet, enduring part of the local tableau. The economy, while rooted in these traditional pursuits, has also seen the subtle influence of its proximity to larger centers, a steady hum of commerce that supports the local needs of Bushland without disturbing its fundamental character. The distinctive scent of dry earth, warmed by the sun and occasionally mingled with the faint, sweet aroma of blooming wildflowers in the spring, is a signature of this place, a sensory imprint of a life lived in harmony with the rhythms of the plains.

About This Bushland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bushland, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.191998, -102.064639. 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 Bushland and Potter County.

Detailed location data for Bushland includes the ZIP code (79124), telephone area code (806), county seat of Potter County (Amarillo), and school district assignment (Bushland 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 Bushland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.