Hawley Texas Map

About Hawley, Texas

Hawley is a locality in Jones County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 572. The population density is 76.4 people per km². Hawley is located at 32.6121°N, 99.8143°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79525.

Hawley rests on a broad expanse of West Texas earth, where the land rolls with a gentle, unassuming grace. It lies 12.2 miles north-north-west of Abilene, TX (from Abilene, TX: bearing 337°T), and is situated 15.1 miles north-east of Merkel. The horizon stretches, an unbroken line against a sky that can shift from the pale, washed-out blue of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of sunset with astonishing speed. Mesquite trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, dot the landscape, their silvery-green leaves whispering secrets in the almost constant breeze. Cattle graze in pastures that seem to stretch on forever, their distant forms like dark smudges on the golden-brown grass, and the air itself carries the dry, clean scent of dust and sun-baked earth. The story of Hawley is bound to the rich soil and the promise of cultivation that first drew settlers to this corner of Jones County. Ranching and agriculture have long been the lifeblood of Hawley, with cotton fields once stretching where cattle now roam, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who sought a living from this land. The town, small and unpretentious, hums with a quiet energy, its pace dictated by the turning of seasons and the needs of the surrounding ranches. Local businesses, some with decades of history, serve as the gathering places, where news is exchanged and friendships are forged, creating a palpable sense of continuity in the ever-changing landscape.

About This Hawley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hawley, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.612064, -99.814259. 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 Hawley and Jones County.

Detailed location data for Hawley includes the ZIP code (79525), telephone area code (806), county seat of Jones County (Anson), and school district assignment (Hawley 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 Hawley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.