Dodd Texas Map

About Dodd, Texas

Dodd is a locality in Castro County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 369. Dodd is located at 34.3351°N, 102.4791°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79031.

Dodd rests on a broad, gently rolling plain, where the horizon stretches in an unbroken expanse of pale blue sky. It lies 41.7 miles east of Clovis, NM (from Clovis, NM: bearing 96°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-north-west of Earth. The land itself, a soft ochre under the immense Texas sun, is etched with the faint trails of dry creek beds that whisper of infrequent, yet potent, rains. Here, the air often carries a dry, clean scent, a distillation of sun-baked earth and the distant, unseen grasses that give way to vast agricultural fields. The character of Dodd is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements dictate the rhythm of life, and the sheer scale of the landscape inspires a profound sense of perspective. At dusk, the sky bleeds into a spectrum of fiery oranges and muted purples, a daily spectacle that paints the flat land in hues of ephemeral beauty. This corner of Castro County, like much of the Texas Panhandle, owes its existence to the fertile soil and the tenacity of those who sought to cultivate it. The economy of Dodd has long been anchored in agriculture, with wheat and cotton being principal crops that define the seasons and the livelihoods of its residents. The history of such settlements is often one of hardy pioneers, of water wells drilled deep into the earth, and of a community spirit forged in shared endeavor and the occasional hardship of drought or dust. While not a place of grand monuments, Dodd possesses a distinct charm in its unpretentious simplicity, a testament to the enduring human drive to make a home in the wide-open spaces.

About This Dodd Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dodd, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.335077, -102.479089. 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 Dodd and Castro County.

Detailed location data for Dodd includes the ZIP code (79031), telephone area code (806), county seat of Castro County (Dimmitt), and school district assignment. 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 Dodd is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.