Graham Texas Map

About Graham, Texas

Graham is a locality in Young County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,792. The population density is 604.2 people per km². Graham is located at 33.1071°N, 98.5895°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76450.

Graham, Young County, Texas, breathes a quiet, sun-drenched existence under a vast, often brilliant sky. It lies 51.8 miles west-north-west of Weatherford, TX (from Weatherford, TX: bearing 298°T), and is situated 10.5 miles south-east of Newcastle. The land here is a study in subtle textures, where rolling prairies, brushed with the tawny hues of dry grasses, give way to the more rugged contours of the Cross Timbers. Mesquite trees, their limbs twisted like ancient supplicants, dot the landscape, their thorny branches a testament to the resilience required to thrive in this semi-arid climate. The air itself carries a dry, earthy scent, particularly potent after a rare rain, and at dusk, the western horizon bleeds into a painterly expanse of oranges and purples that seems to stretch on forever, a silent, daily spectacle. The history of Graham is intrinsically tied to the earth, once a place where cattle grazed and oil rigs, like skeletal sentinels, rose from the ground, fueling the local economy for decades. The discovery of oil in the early 20th century brought a surge of activity, shaping the character of Graham as a place built on hard work and the promise of the land’s bounty. While the boom times have mellowed, the spirit of ingenuity and self-reliance persists, evident in the small businesses that line the historic downtown square and the agricultural roots that still nourish the community. The presence of Lake Graham, a shimmering expanse of blue, offers a watery counterpoint to the dry landscape, a place for recreation and a vital resource for the surrounding ranches and farms.

About This Graham Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Graham, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Graham and Young County.

Detailed location data for Graham includes the ZIP code (79356), telephone area code (806, 254), county seat of Young County (Graham), and school district assignment (Graham 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 Graham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.