Maple Texas Map

About Maple, Texas

Maple is a locality in Bailey County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Maple is located at 33.8487°N, 102.8986°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79344.

Maple stretches across a landscape defined by the vast, open skies of the High Plains, its horizons unbroken by anything more than the occasional windbreak of mesquite and the distant, shimmering heat haze rising from the sun-baked earth. It lies 42.2 miles south-south-east of Clovis, NM (from Clovis, NM: bearing 155°T), and is situated 11.7 miles north-west of Morton. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, a gentle, almost imperceptible swell that rolls westward, punctuated by the sparse, hardy grasses that cling to the ochre-colored soil. The air, when it’s not carrying the scent of dry dust and distant cattle, holds a crispness, a clean, unburdened quality that speaks of immense space and a profound quietude. Even in the midday sun, a peculiar luminescence seems to imbue the very air, softening the sharp edges of corrugated metal roofs and giving a pearlescent sheen to the weathered clapboard of the few buildings that mark this place. The story of Maple is one of resilience, a quiet testament to the pioneers who sought sustenance in this demanding country, their lives interwoven with the cycles of rain and drought. Ranching and agriculture, particularly cotton and sorghum, have long formed the backbone of Maple's economy, their fortunes tied to the capricious moods of the West Texas weather. While larger towns may boast of grander histories, Maple carries its own distinct character, a shared understanding forged by generations who have learned to live in harmony with this land's formidable beauty. The local diner, with its perpetually brewing coffee and the low hum of conversation, serves as a communal hearth, a place where the day's small victories and persistent challenges are discussed with a steady, unhurried grace.

About This Maple Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Maple, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Maple and Bailey County.

Detailed location data for Maple includes the ZIP code (79346), telephone area code (972, 469, 806), county seat of Bailey County (Muleshoe), and school district assignment. 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 Maple is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.