Gholson Texas Map

About Gholson, Texas

Gholson is a locality in McLennan County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,112. The population density is 52.2 people per km². Gholson is located at 31.7010°N, 97.2164°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76705.

Gholson rests on a broad, gently rolling expanse of McLennan County, where the land unfurls in a mosaic of cultivated fields and native grasses under a sky that seems to stretch into infinity. It lies 11.3 miles north-north-west of Waco, TX (from Waco, TX: bearing 339°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-west of Bellmead. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sun-baked warmth, a scent of dust and distant mesquite. Old oaks, their limbs gnarled like ancient storytellers, offer pockets of shade, their leaves rustling with a sound that echoes the quietude of the place. The landscape is one of patient endurance, shaped by the sun and the wind, where the horizon line is a constant, unwavering presence, and the silence is broken only by the murmur of the wind and the occasional call of a hawk circling high above. The roots of Gholson run deep into the agricultural heritage of Central Texas, a place where the fertile soil has long dictated the rhythm of life. For generations, this land has sustained families through the cultivation of cotton and other crops, a hardworking economy that has weathered its share of droughts and prosperous seasons. While the larger agricultural concerns have shifted over time, the spirit of self-reliance and connection to the land remains a defining characteristic of Gholson. The community, though small, holds a quiet pride in its history, a legacy whispered in the weathered barns and the enduring friendships forged under the vast Texas sky.

About This Gholson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gholson, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.700996, -97.216396. 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 Gholson and McLennan County.

Detailed location data for Gholson includes the ZIP code (76705), telephone area code (325), county seat of McLennan County (Waco), and school district assignment (Gholson 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 Gholson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.