Irene Texas Map

About Irene, Texas

Irene is a locality in Hill County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Irene is located at 31.9921°N, 96.8714°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76650.

Irene occupies a quiet expanse of North Central Texas where the horizon stretches wide across flat, sun-bleached plains. It lies 24.6 miles west-southwest of Corsicana, TX (from Corsicana, TX: bearing 253°T), and is situated 15.2 miles east of Hillsboro. The land here holds a subtle, dry heat, characterized by heavy clay soils that crack into intricate patterns under the relentless summer sun. Only a mile away, the quiet waters of Pecan Creek carve a shallow path through the brush, providing a vital, muddy vein that feeds the Soil Conservation Service Site 58 Reservoir. On the clearest days, the faint, jagged silhouette of Pisgah Ridge can be imagined as a hazy suggestion of depth far to the west, though the immediate world remains defined by the swaying stalks of native grasses and the persistent, low-frequency hum of insects in the tall weeds.

Irene maintains a steady, deliberate pace, anchored by the long-standing rhythms of agricultural labor and the seasonal shifts of the local harvest. The economy of Irene draws its strength from the surrounding fields, where the work of generations has left a legacy of resilience etched into the barbed wire fences and weathered barn wood. Residents often seek the open spaces of the nearby Navarro Mills Recreation Area for respite, finding a familiar solace in the stillness of the water and the shade of the post oaks. Life in Irene moves without the urgency of larger centers, preferring the steady consistency of a rural afternoon where the quality of light at dusk turns the dusty roads into ribbons of soft, muted gold.

About This Irene Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Irene, Texas. Coordinates: 31.9921, -96.871386. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Irene includes the ZIP code (76650), telephone area code (325), county seat of Hill County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.