Dodson Texas Map

About Dodson, Texas

Dodson is a locality in Collingsworth County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 20. The population density is 20.3 people per km². Dodson is located at 34.7667°N, 100.0240°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79230.

Dodson lies under a vast, often brilliant sky, where the land stretches out in broad, patient plains. It lies 93.5 miles west of Lawton, OK (from Lawton, OK: bearing 277°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-west of Hollis. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, a rolling expanse of earth that feels both ancient and alive, supporting a sparse but tenacious vegetation. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a whisper of dust and sunbaked grass, and at dusk, the western horizon often bleeds into hues of rose and deep violet, a silent, daily spectacle. It's a place where the wind is a constant companion, shaping the land and the lives lived upon it with its ceaseless, invisible hand. The history of Dodson is a story of resilience, tied to the fertile but demanding soil of Collingsworth County. Its economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with wheat and cattle forming the backbone of its livelihood, a quiet testament to generations who have worked this land. Though small, Dodson holds a distinct character, a sense of enduring community forged by shared effort and the vast, open spaces that surround it. The very simplicity of its existence, the unhurried rhythm of its days, speaks to a deep-seated connection to the land, a continuation of a way of life that has weathered many seasons.

About This Dodson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dodson, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.766725, -100.023994. 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 Dodson and Collingsworth County.

Detailed location data for Dodson includes the ZIP code (79230), telephone area code (806), county seat of Collingsworth County (Wellington), and school district assignment (Wellington 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 Dodson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.