Potosi Texas Map

About Potosi, Texas

Potosi is a locality in Taylor County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,322. The population density is 95.2 people per km². Potosi is located at 32.3293°N, 99.6565°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79602.

Potosi, Texas, unfolds across a landscape of subtle, rolling plains where the sky feels vast and unburdened. It lies 9.4 miles south-south-east of Abilene, TX (from Abilene, TX: bearing 152°T), and is situated 10.9 miles west-south-west of Clyde. The land here, a tapestry of muted greens and sun-baked ochres, is softened by the persistent whisper of wind through sparse mesquite and the occasional stoic pecan tree. Long, straight roads, like silver threads, stitch together scattered homesteads and the modest clustered heart of Potosi itself. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy scent, a perfume of dust and distant cattle, and the light, as it begins its descent, washes the world in a gentle, honeyed glow that makes even the most ordinary fence post seem imbued with a quiet grace. The history of Potosi is as deeply rooted in the soil as the hardy native grasses. Its origins are tied to the agricultural pulse of West Texas, a place where ranching and farming have long defined the local economy, shaping the character of its people with a quiet resilience and a practical spirit. While large-scale industry has largely passed Potosi by, its enduring appeal lies in this unpretentious authenticity, a place where the pace of life allows for a mindful appreciation of the natural world and the simple enduring connections that bind a community. The distant shimmer on the horizon, a mirage born of heat and open space, hints at the enduring spirit of this quiet corner of Taylor County.

About This Potosi Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Potosi, 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 Potosi and Taylor County.

Detailed location data for Potosi includes the ZIP code (79602), telephone area code (806), county seat of Taylor County (Abilene), and school district assignment (Wylie 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 Potosi is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.