Lyons Texas Map

About Lyons, Texas

Lyons is a locality in Burleson County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 528. The population density is 59.3 people per km². Lyons is located at 30.3863°N, 96.5633°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77863.

Lyons, Texas, unfolds under a vast, often crystalline sky, a landscape defined by the fertile floodplains of the Brazos River and the gentle, rolling terrain that characterizes this corner of Burleson County. It lies 21.6 miles south-west of College Station, TX (from College Station, TX: bearing 219°T), and is situated 3.5 miles north-west of Somerville. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked earth mingled with the sweet, pervasive perfume of blooming wildflowers in the spring and the dry, dusty aroma of summer grasses in the heat. Fields of cotton, their white bolls a stark contrast against the verdant green, stretch towards horizons punctuated by live oaks and mesquite trees, their branches reaching out like ancient, gnarled fingers. The light at dusk, a painterly blend of rose and gold, seems to linger over the fields, imbuing the quiet roads and scattered farmhouses with a profound sense of peace. The history of Lyons is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of the Brazos Valley, a land that has sustained generations through its bountiful harvests. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile soil, the community's economy has long been rooted in cotton farming, a legacy that still whispers through the rustle of the wind in the fields. Though the rhythm of life has adapted to modern times, a distinct character persists, a quiet resilience born from reliance on the land and the enduring strength of its people. The echoes of past generations, their labor and their dreams, seem to settle into the very texture of the soil, a subtle reminder of the deep roots that anchor Lyons.

About This Lyons Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lyons, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.38632, -96.563303. 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 Lyons and Burleson County.

Detailed location data for Lyons includes the ZIP code (77863), telephone area code (409), county seat of Burleson County (Caldwell), and school district assignment (Somerville 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 Lyons is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.