Odell Texas Map

About Odell, Texas

Odell is a locality in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Odell is located at 34.3459°N, 99.4190°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79247.

Odell is a place where the wide Texas sky spills its light, painting the land in hues of ochre and pale gold. It lies 60.8 miles west-north-west of Wichita Falls, TX (from Wichita Falls, TX: bearing 300°T), and is situated 15.9 miles north-north-west of Vernon. The terrain here rolls with a gentle, patient grace, a vast expanse of grassland and scattered mesquite, broken only by the subtle, winding paths of ephemeral creeks that whisper through the soil after infrequent rains. The air, even on the hottest days, carries a certain dryness, a crispness that speaks of the open country, and the distant, low hum of cicadas often forms the dominant soundtrack to Odell's quiet existence. The history of Odell is deeply rooted in the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of those who sought to cultivate it. Founded in the early days of Texas expansion, its economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the land, primarily cattle ranching and the cultivation of cotton, a crop that once defined the fortunes and the very landscape of Wilbarger County. Though time has brought changes, the legacy of those early pioneers remains, a quiet strength in the community's character, a resilience evident in the weathered facades of its older buildings and the persistent optimism of its present-day residents who continue to draw sustenance from this enduring prairie.

About This Odell Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Odell, 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 Odell and Wilbarger County.

Detailed location data for Odell includes the ZIP code (79247), telephone area code (806), county seat of Wilbarger County (Vernon), 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 Odell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.