Munday Texas Map

About Munday, Texas

Munday is a locality in Knox County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,407. The population density is 399.9 people per km². Munday is located at 33.4493°N, 99.6229°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76371.

Munday unfolds across the broad, flat expanse of West Texas, where the horizon stretches out like an unspooled ribbon of earth meeting an endless sky. It lies 69.4 miles north of Abilene, TX (from Abilene, TX: bearing 5°T), and is situated 11.5 miles east of Knox City. The landscape here is a study in subtle hues, dominated by the pale greens and dusty browns of mesquite and scrub brush that cling tenaciously to the gently rolling terrain. Cotton fields, when in bloom, paint swathes of emerald against the ochre soil, and the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent that speaks of sun-baked earth and distant rain. The sky itself feels immense, a vast canvas for the slow, deliberate march of clouds and the brilliant, unwavering gaze of the Texas sun. The story of Munday is one of resilience, deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty and hardy spirit of the region. Founded in the early 20th century, its fortunes have long been tied to the cultivation of cotton and the raising of cattle, industries that still form the backbone of its local economy. The grain elevators, standing sentinel on the edge of town, are enduring symbols of this agrarian heritage, their silos a quiet testament to the harvests that sustain Munday. Here, life moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the land, a steady, unhurried rhythm that fosters a strong sense of community and a deep appreciation for the simple, enduring beauty of West Texas.

About This Munday Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Munday, 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 Munday and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Munday includes the ZIP code (76371), telephone area code (817), county seat of Knox County (Benjamin), and school district assignment (Munday 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 Munday is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.