Oglesby Texas Map

About Oglesby, Texas

Oglesby is a locality in Coryell County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 418. The population density is 311.4 people per km². Oglesby is located at 31.4185°N, 97.5072°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76561.

Oglesby unfolds across a rolling expanse of Central Texas, where the land breathes with a quiet resilience under a sky that stretches vast and unburdened. It lies 23.1 miles west-south-west of Waco, TX (from Waco, TX: bearing 247°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west-south-west of McGregor. The terrain here is a subtle study in greens and ochres, a mosaic of pastures and cultivated fields interspersed with the stoic silhouettes of live oaks and mesquite. The air, especially in the languid afternoons, carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and distant wildflowers, a fragrance that speaks of open spaces and a deep connection to the land. The very character of Oglesby seems to be etched not in grand pronouncements, but in the patient persistence of the landscape itself, a place where the horizon feels like a promise and the light at dusk paints the scattered homesteads in hues of soft gold and rose. The history of Oglesby is interwoven with the hardy spirit of those who first sought sustenance from this soil, a legacy evident in the enduring agricultural roots that still anchor the local economy. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, supporting a way of life that values hard work and community bonds above all else. While the larger forces of commerce may flow past, Oglesby retains a distinctive character, a place where the echoes of its past are felt in the present, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived close to the earth. The gentle hum of tractors in the distance and the easy camaraderie of neighbors are the true landmarks here, a rhythm that defines the enduring soul of Oglesby.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oglesby, 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 Oglesby and Coryell County.

Detailed location data for Oglesby includes the ZIP code (76561), telephone area code (254), county seat of Coryell County (Gatesville), and school district assignment (Oglesby 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 Oglesby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.