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Plainview Texas Map

Explore Plainview, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Plainview, Texas

How to Use This Plainview, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Plainview, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Plainview.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Plainview
State	Texas (TX)
County	Hale County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	34.191119
Longitude	-101.723501
Population	20,187
Density	560.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	75961, 77455, 79072
Area Code	281, 806
County Seat	Plainview
School District	Plainview Independent School District

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About Plainview, Texas

Plainview is a locality in Hale County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 20,187. The population density is 560.9 people per km². Plainview is located at 34.1911°N, 101.7235°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Plainview is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 75961, 77455, 79072.

Plainview sits upon the vast, flat expanse of the High Plains, where the horizon stretches wide enough to swallow the setting sun in a single, lingering gulp of amber light. It lies 42.8 miles north-northeast of Lubbock, TX (from Lubbock, TX: bearing 11°T), and is situated 2.1 miles south-southwest of Seth Ward. The earth here is a sturdy, dark soil that supports an endless sky, creating a landscape defined by its openness and the clarity of the air. Five miles away, the gentle depression of Slaton Draw marks the land, while the distant, quiet flow of Quitaque Creek moves through the terrain eighteen miles to the east. Residents often gather at Chamber of Commerce Park, a local space that serves as a quiet anchor for the community amidst the sprawling agricultural fields. Even the distant water of Bois d'Arc Lake remains twenty-two miles away, leaving the immediate environment to its own dry, honest beauty.

Plainview grew from the necessity of the frontier, evolving into a center for commerce that transformed the surrounding prairie into a productive engine of industry. Cotton and grain production remain the pulse of the local economy, dictating the seasonal rhythms that move across the fields like a steady, invisible tide. The town flourished as a crossroads for rail and road, attracting settlers who valued the persistence required to farm such unforgiving yet generous ground. Modern industrial facilities and regional trade now complement these agricultural roots, keeping Plainview connected to the broader demands of the national market. This resilience in the face of fluctuating weather and market cycles defines the character of those who work the land and run the businesses that keep the economy moving forward.

Plainview maintains a cultural identity rooted in the sturdy pragmatism of the plains, where the pace of life favors steady effort over frantic motion. The town celebrates its heritage through local events that bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of belonging that feels as solid as the foundation of the buildings lining the streets. Notable figures like the musician Jimmy Dean emerged from this soil, carrying the influence of the region into the wider world with a distinct, unpretentious voice. Educational institutions play a vital role in shaping the future, providing a intellectual focus that balances the physical labor of the surrounding industry. Visitors might find the quietude of the streets surprising, yet it is a reflection of a place that is comfortable in its own skin and deeply attached to its corner of the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Museum of the Llano Estacado (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 222° SW
Matador Hall Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 216° SW
Dr. James Henry Wayland (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 199° S
Gates Hall (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 200° S
J. V. Hilliard Filed (Stadium) — 0.5 mi, 257° W
Joliet West (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 180° S
Lakeside Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 014° N
Running Water Draw Regional Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 141° SE
Joliet East (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 142° SE
Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.6 mi, 149° SE · 14k acres
Caprock Canyons Trailway (State Recreation Area) — 23.7 mi, 084° E
Swisher County Museum (Museum) — 23.9 mi, 354° N
Texas Tech University New Deal Farm - Beef Unit (Recreation Easement) — 30.8 mi, 180° S
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (Attraction) — 37.4 mi, 190° S
Caprock Canyons State Park (State Park) — 38.4 mi, 064° NE
Welcome to Quitaque - Hope, Pride, Progress (Public Artwork) — 39.7 mi, 072° E
Battle of Yellow House Canyon (Registered Battlefield) — 40.0 mi, 194° S
Ralls Historical Museum (Museum) — 40.4 mi, 151° SE
The Spiral by Dr. Alon Kvashny (Attraction) — 41.7 mi, 195° S
East Lubbock Art House (Arts Centre) — 41.8 mi, 187° S
Santa Land (Attraction) — 42.2 mi, 188° S
Moody Planetarium (Museum) — 42.5 mi, 193° S
The Buddy Holly Center (Museum) — 42.9 mi, 189° S
Tornado Gallery (Gallery) — 42.9 mi, 189° S
Allen Theatre (Theatre) — 43.0 mi, 192° S
Playa Lakes Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 44.8 mi, 304° NW
CO-OPt Research + Projects (Arts Centre) — 44.8 mi, 191° S
Palo Duro Canyon State Park (State Park) — 45.4 mi, 010° N
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 51.0 mi, 334° NW · 15k acres
Matador Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 69.0 mi, 091° E

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