Eastland Texas Map

About Eastland, Texas

Eastland is a locality in Eastland County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,704. The population density is 319.8 people per km². Eastland is located at 32.4015°N, 98.8176°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76448.

Eastland sprawls across the rolling terrain of north-central Texas, where the land rises and falls with a subtle, patient grace. It lies 53.5 miles east of Abilene, TX (from Abilene, TX: bearing 93°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east of Cisco. The sky here is a vast, boundless canvas, often a brilliant, almost piercing blue that softens to a hazy, golden wash as the sun begins its descent, casting long shadows across fields of mesquite and sparse grasses. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy scent, mingling with the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers that cling tenaciously to the roadside ditches. The landscape is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of the place, where sturdy live oaks stand sentinel against the elements, their twisted limbs a map of seasons past. The history of Eastland is deeply intertwined with the rich oil and gas deposits discovered in the early 20th century, a boom that transformed this agricultural outpost into a bustling hub of industry. For a time, the very ground beneath Eastland pulsed with the promise of black gold, drawing prospectors and fortune seekers from across the nation, shaping its character and leaving an indelible mark on its economy. While the feverish pace of those early days has subsided, the legacy of that era still whispers through the town, visible in the enduring spirit of its people and the pragmatic approach to life that defines Eastland. Today, agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and cotton farming, continues to be a vital thread in the local economy, its rhythms dictated by the sun and the seasons, a gentle counterpoint to the more dynamic history of its oilfield past.

About This Eastland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Eastland, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.40152, -98.817562. 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 Eastland and Eastland County.

Detailed location data for Eastland includes the ZIP code (76448), telephone area code (254), county seat of Eastland County (Eastland), and school district assignment (Eastland 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 Eastland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.