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Lamesa Texas Map

Explore Lamesa, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Lamesa, Texas

How to Use This Lamesa, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lamesa, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Lamesa.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Lamesa
State	Texas (TX)
County	Dawson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	32.7376
Longitude	-101.950992
Population	8,674
Density	655.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	79331
Area Code	806
County Seat	Lamesa
School District	Lamesa Independent School District

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About Lamesa, Texas

Lamesa is a locality in Dawson County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,674. The population density is 655.8 people per km². Lamesa is located at 32.7376°N, 101.9510°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Lamesa is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 79331.

Lamesa commands a wide, sun-drenched expanse of the Southern High Plains where the horizon stretches flat and uncompromising against an immense sky. It lies 43.5 miles northwest of Big Spring, TX (from Big Spring, TX: bearing 321°T), and is situated 31.0 miles south-southwest of Tahoka. The landscape surrounding Lamesa consists of vast, open prairie that catches the golden hues of the setting sun, turning the earth into a shimmering canvas of copper and amber. Six miles away, the modest channel of Wet Tobacco Creek cuts through the arid plains, providing a subtle contrast to the prevailing dryness of the region. Eleven miles out, the distinct depression of Rock Canyon offers a brief, rugged break in the otherwise level topography. Residents of Lamesa find beauty in this stark openness, where the clarity of the air allows one to see for miles across the resilient, wind-swept terrain.

Agricultural prosperity has long defined the character of Lamesa, serving as the bedrock for a local economy deeply tied to the rhythms of the earth. The cultivation of cotton remains a primary industrial engine, with vast fields surrounding Lamesa reflecting the seasonal cycle of planting and harvest. Historical development here followed the expansion of rail lines, which allowed the region to transform from open grazing land into a productive center for trade and supply. Oil and gas exploration have also played a significant role, bringing industrial energy to the plains and diversifying the local financial base. Modern Lamesa maintains this practical, industrious spirit, as the community balances its long-standing connection to the soil with the demands of contemporary commerce.

Lamesa fosters a culture of self-reliance and neighborly warmth, evidenced by the social gatherings that define the local calendar. The N. 9th Street Park serves as a central point for community interaction, providing a green space where families congregate under the expansive prairie sky. Local events often center on celebrating the agricultural heritage of the region, emphasizing the hard work and resilience of those who labor in the fields. The town gained cultural recognition as the birthplace of the influential musician Darren Criss, whose career brought a touch of global fame to the local landscape. Life in Lamesa moves with a quiet, steady purpose, mirroring the endurance of the plains and the honest simplicity of a life lived close to the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pioneer Cemetery (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 117° SE
Forrest Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 189° S
Jefferson Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 217° SW
Site of Chicago (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 338° N
Lamesa Farm Workers Community (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 128° SE
O'Donnell Heritage Museum (Museum) — 17.1 mi, 024° NE
Antique Tractor (Public Artwork) — 33.0 mi, 321° NW
Terry County Historical Museum (Museum) — 35.5 mi, 329° NW
Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 40.3 mi, 268° W
Gaines County Golf Course & Park (Local Recreation) — 40.6 mi, 279° W
Council Ring (Theatre) — 43.2 mi, 046° NE
Big Spring State Park (State Park) — 43.3 mi, 143° SE
O S Ranch Museum (Museum) — 45.7 mi, 047° NE
Engine 1809 (Attraction) — 51.5 mi, 020° N
Denver City Historical Museum (Museum) — 53.6 mi, 288° W
Yoakum Dunes Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 54.5 mi, 317° NW
Big Sky Drive-In Theatre (Cinema) — 55.1 mi, 192° S
Lake Alan Henry Wildlife Habitat Area (Local Conservation Area) — 55.9 mi, 065° NE
CO-OPt Research + Projects (Arts Centre) — 56.7 mi, 004° N
Tornado Gallery (Gallery) — 58.4 mi, 006° N
The Buddy Holly Center (Museum) — 58.4 mi, 006° N
Allen Theatre (Theatre) — 58.5 mi, 004° N
Santa Land (Attraction) — 59.1 mi, 007° N
East Lubbock Art House (Arts Centre) — 59.5 mi, 007° N
The Spiral by Dr. Alon Kvashny (Attraction) — 60.1 mi, 002° N
Lake Colorado City State Park (State Park) — 65.3 mi, 116° SE

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