Knox City Texas Map

About Knox City, Texas

Knox City is a locality in Knox County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 974. The population density is 380.9 people per km². Knox City is located at 33.4182°N, 99.8190°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79529.

Knox City unfolds across the wide, flat expanse of West Texas, a place where the sky feels as vast as the horizon itself. It lies 67.2 miles north of Abilene, TX (from Abilene, TX: bearing 356°T), and is situated 18.7 miles north-north-west of Haskell. The landscape here is a study in muted earth tones, a canvas of sun-baked soil punctuated by resilient scrub brush and the occasional stoic mesquite tree. Fields of cotton, a pale green in spring and a bleached white in autumn, stretch out like rumpled blankets under the relentless sun, their neat rows a testament to human endeavor against the arid backdrop. Evenings bring a special kind of quiet, as the setting sun bleeds hues of apricot and rose across the immense sky, casting long, ephemeral shadows that soften the stark beauty of the land. The air, dry and carrying the faint scent of dust and distant livestock, hums with a low, persistent energy, a subtle vibration that speaks of endurance. The story of Knox City is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of the region, its economy historically rooted in the cultivation of cotton and the raising of cattle. This has been a place where hard work and a keen understanding of the land have always been paramount, shaping the character of its people into a resilient and practical folk. The town itself, with its modest main street, carries the echoes of generations who have weathered droughts and prospered through lean times, their collective spirit evident in the sturdy brick buildings and the quiet camaraderie found in local gathering spots. While the oil and gas industry has also played a role in its economic narrative, the enduring heart of Knox City remains tied to the soil, a constant reminder of the agricultural heritage that defines this corner of West Texas.

About This Knox City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Knox City, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.418151, -99.81898. 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 Knox City and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Knox City includes the ZIP code (79529), telephone area code (806), county seat of Knox County (Benjamin), and school district assignment (Knox City-O'Brien Consolidated 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 Knox City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.