Crawford Texas Map

About Crawford, Texas

Crawford is a locality in McLennan County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,020. The population density is 238.5 people per km². Crawford is located at 31.5343°N, 97.4431°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76638.

Crawford, Texas, unfolds across rolling terrain where the earth breathes a quiet, sun-baked resilience. It lies 17.5 miles west of Waco, TX (from Waco, TX: bearing 267°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-north-west of McGregor. The landscape here is a study in subtle, earthy tones, a tapestry of faded greens and ochres under an immense sky that often stretches from horizon to horizon, a vast canvas brushed with the pale gold of afternoon light. Fields of dormant cotton stalks stand like skeletal sentinels, their dry husks whispering secrets to the wind that sweeps across the open spaces, carrying the faint, sweet scent of distant wildflowers. The air itself possesses a certain weight, a tangible warmth that settles on the skin, promising the deep, cool relief of dusk as shadows lengthen and the world softens its sharp edges. The history of Crawford is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its agricultural roots, a legacy shaped by the fertile blackland soil and the persistent sun. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, with cotton and cattle forming the backbone of the local economy, a cycle of planting and harvest that has defined the rhythm of life here. While the broader currents of national events may have swirled around its edges, Crawford has largely maintained its own unhurried pace, a place where neighbourly greetings are still commonplace and the quiet hum of everyday life is the prevailing soundtrack. The distinctive character of Crawford lies in this steadfast commitment to its origins, a quiet strength that resonates in the unpretentious homes and the enduring sense of community.

About This Crawford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crawford, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.534331, -97.44307. 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 Crawford and McLennan County.

Detailed location data for Crawford includes the ZIP code (76638), telephone area code (325), county seat of McLennan County (Waco), and school district assignment (Crawford 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 Crawford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.