Palisades Texas Map

About Palisades, Texas

Palisades is a locality in Randall County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 268. The population density is 184.4 people per km². Palisades is located at 35.0617°N, 101.8024°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Palisades is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 79118.

Palisades emerges from the rugged expanse of the high plains, defined by the persistent, winding path of the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River. It lies 8.7 miles northeast of Canyon, TX (from Canyon, TX: bearing 49°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east-northeast of Rockwell Place. This landscape is dominated by the stark, terrestrial drama of the region, where the earth drops away into the jagged, sun-bleached strata of Devils Kitchen. To the west, the silhouette of Cooley Butte rises against the vast, pale sky, serving as a silent sentinel over the arid horizon. The air here carries a dry, sharp clarity, especially as the late afternoon light flattens the shadows and turns the surrounding bluffs a deep, bruised copper. Residents often find themselves drawn to the stillness of Lake Tanglewood, where the water mirrors the shifting cloud formations, providing a quiet respite from the relentless, sweeping winds that define the character of Palisades.

Economic life in Palisades remains tethered to the rhythm of the land and the ingenuity of those who have carved a existence from the sparse soil. While the proximity to City View Park offers a glimpse into the preserved natural history of the territory, the local industry leans toward the practical demands of a plains-based economy, favoring ranching and the careful management of resources. The nearby Little Falls provides a singular, sudden interruption to the flatness of the prairie, a modest yet persistent flow that serves as a reminder of the water’s essential role in this inland environment. Life moves with a deliberate, measured pace, shaped by the cycles of the seasons and a collective recognition of the harsh, beautiful indifference of the high plains. Generations have navigated the transition from early settlement to the present day, maintaining a stoic resilience that honors the rugged terrain they inhabit.

About This Palisades Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palisades, Texas. Coordinates: 35.061721, -101.802409. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Palisades includes the ZIP code (79118), telephone area code (806), county seat of Randall County (Canyon), and school district assignment (Canyon Independent School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.