Newcastle Texas Map

About Newcastle, Texas

Newcastle is a locality in Young County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 716. The population density is 132.4 people per km². Newcastle is located at 33.1940°N, 98.7387°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76372.

Newcastle unfolds under a vast Texas sky, where the land rolls with a quiet resilience. It lies 51.7 miles south-south-west of Wichita Falls, TX (from Wichita Falls, TX: bearing 196°T), and is situated 10.5 miles north-west of Graham. The terrain here is a study in muted earth tones, a landscape shaped by wind and sun rather than dramatic geological upheaval. Fields of mesquite and sparse grasses stretch towards horizons that seem to hum with an ancient patience, broken only by the occasional weathered windmill, its blades turning with a slow, deliberate creak against the persistent breeze. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, hinting at the distant, unseen ranchlands and the enduring spirit of those who make their lives in this open country. This corner of Young County has a history tied to the land's bounty, a story whispered through the generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of ranching and later, oil, carved out a living from this often-challenging environment. The economic pulse of Newcastle has long been tied to agriculture and the energy sector, a legacy that still lends a pragmatic, no-nonsense character to the community. While grand monuments are absent, the enduring strength of its people and their connection to this particular stretch of Texas earth forms the true, unpretentious landmark of Newcastle.

About This Newcastle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newcastle, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.194, -98.738673. 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 Newcastle and Young County.

Detailed location data for Newcastle includes the ZIP code (76372), telephone area code (817), county seat of Young County (Graham), and school district assignment (Newcastle 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 Newcastle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.