Powderly Texas Map

About Powderly, Texas

Powderly is a locality in Lamar County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,140. The population density is 72.2 people per km². Powderly is located at 33.8112°N, 95.5244°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75473.

Powderly, Texas, exhales a quiet breath across the flatlands of Lamar County, where the land itself seems to hold the memory of forgotten winds. It lies 57.5 miles north-east of Greenville, TX (from Greenville, TX: bearing 36°T), and is situated 10.5 miles north of Paris. Here, the horizon unfurls in broad, uninterrupted sweeps of cultivated earth, broken only by the occasional cluster of live oaks that stand like stoic sentinels against the vast, ever-shifting sky. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, dry warmth, tinged with the scent of sun-baked soil and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle that climbs in tenacious tendrils over weathered fences. The streets of Powderly are unhurried, laid out with a practical grace that speaks of generations of farmers and families who have understood the patient rhythms of this place, where even the shadows seem to stretch with a deliberate, unhurried purpose. The history of Powderly is intrinsically tied to the rich, dark soil that has sustained its people for over a century, its economy once fueled by the bounty of cotton and now by a diversified agricultural base that includes cattle ranching and grain production. The legacy of early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, is still evident in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture that lines the main thoroughfare, a testament to resilience and a deep-rooted connection to the land. While no grand monuments mark its past, the very character of Powderly, its quiet dignity and the steadfast nature of its inhabitants, tells a story of perseverance, a continuation of the pioneering spirit that first laid claim to these rolling plains. The community's shared identity is woven into the fabric of its present, a gentle hum of everyday life that resonates with the enduring spirit of rural Texas.

About This Powderly Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Powderly, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.811216, -95.524402. 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 Powderly and Lamar County.

Detailed location data for Powderly includes the ZIP code (75473), telephone area code (972, 469), county seat of Lamar County (Paris), and school district assignment (North Lamar 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 Powderly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.