Memphis Texas Map

About Memphis, Texas

Memphis is a locality in Hall County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,174. The population density is 383.9 people per km². Memphis is located at 34.7248°N, 100.5340°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79245.

Memphis, Texas, unfolds under a vast Panhandle sky, a quiet settlement where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 81.1 miles east-south-east of Amarillo, TX (from Amarillo, TX: bearing 115°T), and is situated 27.9 miles north-west of Childress. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, gently rolling plains giving way to flatter expanses where the wind, an ever-present sculptor, whispers through sparse mesquite and hardy grama grass. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a certain golden clarity, turning the dust motes dancing in the air into tiny, fleeting sparks. The character of Memphis is one of understated resilience, a place where life moves at a deliberate, unhurried pace, mirroring the slow, steady march of the seasons across the open country. The history of Memphis is tied to the agricultural ambitions that once bloomed across this arid landscape, a testament to the grit of early settlers who coaxed sustenance from the dry soil. Ranching has long been a cornerstone of the local economy, the wide ranches carrying the legacy of cattle drives and open-range days, though more recently, crop farming has taken root, with cotton and wheat finding a precarious foothold. The town itself, a modest collection of buildings gathered along a main thoroughfare, exudes a quiet dignity, a place where the echoes of past endeavors are still felt in the weathered facades and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Memphis Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Memphis, 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 Memphis and Hall County.

Detailed location data for Memphis includes the ZIP code (79245), telephone area code (806), county seat of Hall County (Memphis), and school district assignment (Memphis 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 Memphis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.