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About Quail, Texas

Quail is a locality in Collingsworth County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 17. The population density is 1.9 people per km². Quail is located at 34.9098°N, 100.3985°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79251.

Quail exists in a wide expanse of Texas where the land stretches out under a sky that can hold more blue than a painter could ever mix. It lies 83.9 miles east-south-east of Amarillo, TX (from Amarillo, TX: bearing 104°T), and is situated 14.9 miles north-north-east of Memphis. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, a gentle rolling that hints at underlying bedrock, punctuated by the occasional low rise. Vast fields of cotton and grain, golden or emerald depending on the season, dominate the immediate landscape, their neat rows marching towards horizons that seem to recede with every glance. Dust devils, ephemeral dancers of earth and air, sometimes spin across the open spaces, and the air itself often carries the dry, sun-baked scent of soil and prairie grass, a fragrance that clings to everything. Evenings here can bring a hushed quiet, the light deepening into a rich, buttery gold that softens the edges of the world. The story of Quail is tied to the hardy pioneers who carved out a life from this soil, their persistence evident in the enduring farms and the quiet resilience of the community. Originally a stop along a vital transportation route, the settlement grew with the expansion of agriculture, particularly cotton cultivation, which became the economic lifeblood for generations. While the boom years may have passed, the spirit of that agrarian past remains, seen in the weathered barns and the deep respect for the land that still underpins the local economy. You won't find bustling tourist attractions here, but rather the quiet dignity of a place that has always been about sustenance and hard work, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.

About This Quail Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Quail, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.909775, -100.398456. 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 Quail and Collingsworth County.

Detailed location data for Quail includes the ZIP code (79251), telephone area code (806), county seat of Collingsworth County (Wellington), and school district assignment (Hedley 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 Quail is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.