Dean Texas Map

About Dean, Texas

Dean is a locality in Clay County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 536. The population density is 85.0 people per km². Dean is located at 33.9504°N, 98.3462°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76305.

Dean unfolds across a landscape of subtle plains, where the land gently slopes and dips, hinting at the ancient forces that shaped it. It lies 8.8 miles east-north-east of Wichita Falls, TX (from Wichita Falls, TX: bearing 73°T), and is situated 16.4 miles south-east of Burkburnett. The soil, a deep, sun-baked clay, stretches out under a vast Texas sky, its color deepening to a warm ochre as the afternoon sun begins its descent. Scattered mesquite trees, their branches gnarled and reaching like weathered hands, punctuate the fields, offering scant shade against the persistent warmth. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-warmed earth and the faint, sweet perfume of distant cotton fields, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this place. This quiet corner of Clay County has long been tied to the rhythm of agriculture, its story etched not in grand monuments but in the diligent work of generations who coaxed sustenance from this rich, yet demanding, terrain. The economy of Dean has historically revolved around the cultivation of cotton and cattle, commodities that have weathered economic shifts and drought alike. Though perhaps not a bustling hub, Dean possesses a distinct character, a self-reliance born from its rural roots and a deep understanding of the land's bounty. The slow, steady pulse of life here is defined by the changing seasons and the shared experience of those who call Dean home.

About This Dean Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dean, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.950375, -98.34616. 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 Dean and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Dean includes the ZIP code (76305), telephone area code (817), county seat of Clay County (Henrietta), and school district assignment (Petrolia 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 Dean is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.