Clifton Texas Map
Explore Clifton, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Clifton, Texas
| City | Clifton |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Van Zandt County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.782037 |
| Longitude | -97.581879 |
| Population | 3,465 |
| Density | 652.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 75169, 76634 |
| Area Code | 214, 469, 325 |
| County Seat | Canton |
| School District | Clifton Independent School District |
About Clifton, Texas
Clifton is a locality in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,465. The population density is 652.6 people per km². Clifton is located at 31.7820°N, 97.5819°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Clifton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 75169, 76634.Clifton emerges from the landscape as a quiet assembly of stone and timber, defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of Koen Creek as it carves through the surrounding earth. It lies 17.3 miles east of Terrell, TX (from Terrell, TX: bearing 79°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-northeast of Wills Point. The air here holds the dry, heavy scent of inland soil, far removed from the humid reach of any coastline, while the terrain stretches into wide, expansive plains that favor the growth of tough grasses and sturdy hardwoods. In the distance, the faint, hazy silhouette of Hooker Ridge marks the horizon, providing a silent, immovable boundary to the vast sky. When the sun begins to retreat, the light catches the limestone outcroppings, turning the gray rock into a soft, glowing copper that warms the cooling prairie.
Clifton sustains a pace of life dictated by the cycles of the land and the steady endurance of its inhabitants, who have long looked toward the nearby Lake Tawakoni for both utility and respite. The local economy remains anchored to the rhythms of the regional harvest and the modest industry that has taken root in this interior expanse, drawing strength from a history of resilience and steady manual labor. Visitors often seek out the Lake Tawakoni State Park, where the Lake Tawakoni State Park Trail offers a quiet passage through the natural brush and timbered corridors nearby. Life in Clifton carries an observant gravity, a sense that the residents understand their position within the vast, open geography of the plains, finding purpose in the simple, deliberate maintenance of their homes and the land they occupy.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- On the Banks of the Bosque (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 079° E
- 219 Artisan Market (Gallery) — 0.4 mi, 078° E
- Texas State Historical Marker (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 207° SW
- Joseph Olson Family Log Cabin (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 207° SW
- Clifton Lutheran College (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 207° SW
- Olsen Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 331° NW
- City Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 061° NE
- Clifton Baseball Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 288° W
- Meridian State Park (State Park) — 9.9 mi, 316° NW
- Whitney Point Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 11.2 mi, 060° NE
- Whitney Lake (Recreation Area) — 11.6 mi, 060° NE
- Serenity Point (Attraction) — 17.9 mi, 042° NE
- Lake Waco Wetlands (National Conservation Area) — 19.8 mi, 125° SE · 348 acres
- Texas Museum of Theatre and Broadcast (Museum) — 25.8 mi, 156° SE
- Coryell County Museum (Museum) — 25.9 mi, 202° S
- Hayrides and Farm experience (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 26.3 mi, 107° E
- (12) Animal Pens. Petting Zoo Sheep Shearing (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 26.4 mi, 108° E
- Aquaponics Greenhouse (Aquarium) — 26.7 mi, 107° E
- Waco Mammoth National Monument (National Monument) — 26.8 mi, 117° SE · 5 acres
- Waco Water Park/Tennis Center (Local Recreation) — 27.5 mi, 118° SE
- Fort Gates (Historic Ruins) — 27.7 mi, 193° S
- Buzzard Overlook (Viewpoint) — 28.5 mi, 118° SE
- Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (Park) — 28.6 mi, 334° NW
- Billy the Kid Statue (Attraction) — 29.8 mi, 298° NW
- Practically Pikasso (Gallery) — 30.0 mi, 126° SE
- Texas Scottish Rite Museum (Museum) — 30.1 mi, 124° SE
- Helen Marie Taylor Museum (Museum) — 30.4 mi, 121° SE
- Hill County Cellblock Museum (Museum) — 30.7 mi, 059° NE
- Dinosaur Valley State Park (State Park) — 34.1 mi, 338° N
- Clear Creek Park (National Conservation Area) — 47.7 mi, 197° S · 78 acres
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About This Clifton Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clifton, Texas. Coordinates: 31.782037, -97.581879. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Clifton includes the ZIP code (75169, 76634), telephone area code (214, 469, 325), county seat of Van Zandt County (Canton), and school district assignment (Clifton Independent School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
