Petty Texas Map

About Petty, Texas

Petty is a locality in Lynn County, Texas, United States. Petty is located at 33.2831°N, 101.9807°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75470.

Petty unfolds under a vast Texas sky, a quiet settlement breathing the wide-open plains. It lies 21.6 miles south-south-west of Lubbock, TX (from Lubbock, TX: bearing 200°T), and is situated 18.4 miles east-north-east of Brownfield. The land here is a study in subtle undulation, a sea of ochre and pale green stretching to horizons that seem to swallow the sun at dusk, leaving behind a bruised, luminous light. Wind whispers through sparse mesquite and hardy grasses, carrying the faint scent of dry earth and distant cattle. The character of Petty is one of patient endurance, of a place that has learned to live in harmony with the elements, where the silence is as profound as any spoken word. The story of Petty is etched into the very fabric of the West Texas plains, a testament to the grit and determination of those who first staked their claim here. Its roots are deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Lynn County, where cotton fields and ranching have long defined the local economy, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the unpredictable generosity of the rain. The landscape itself, a gentle slope towards the draws and creeks that mark the land, speaks of a history shaped by the pursuit of sustenance and a simple, honest way of life. Petty remains a place where the pace is measured, where the vastness of the sky encourages a contemplation of things enduring and true.

About This Petty Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Petty, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.283145, -101.98072. 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 Petty and Lynn County.

Detailed location data for Petty includes the ZIP code (79373), telephone area code (806, 972, 469), county seat of Lynn County (Tahoka), and school district assignment (Chisum 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 Petty is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.