Samnorwood Texas Map

About Samnorwood, Texas

Samnorwood is a locality in Collingsworth County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 27. The population density is 6.8 people per km². Samnorwood is located at 35.0523°N, 100.2807°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79079.

Samnorwood lies under a sky so vast it seems to hold its breath, a patchwork of sun-bleached earth and resilient scrub. It lies 88.4 miles east of Amarillo, TX (from Amarillo, TX: bearing 97°T), and is situated 14.1 miles north-north-west of Wellington. The land here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet strength, a gentle rolling that hints at an ancient, unhurried past. Wind, a constant companion, sculpts the low-lying grasses into rippling waves, and the air carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint, sweet perfume of mesquite blossoms in spring. Sunlight, when it falls, feels like a benediction, illuminating the subtle tans and ochres of the terrain, and casting long, attenuated shadows as the day begins its slow descent. The story of Samnorwood is etched into the very grain of its existence, a testament to the hardy souls who first sought sustenance on this open plain. Its economy, like the land itself, is rooted in the earth, with cattle ranching and agriculture forming the bedrock of its livelihood. Generations have navigated the cycles of drought and plenty, their lives intertwined with the rhythm of the seasons and the distant lowing of herds. There are no grand monuments or bustling boulevards in Samnorwood; its distinction lies in its enduring spirit, its quiet perseverance, and the profound sense of place that settles upon anyone who lingers long enough to feel the pulse of this unpretentious corner of Collingsworth County.

About This Samnorwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Samnorwood, 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 Samnorwood and Collingsworth County.

Detailed location data for Samnorwood includes the ZIP code (79079), telephone area code (806), county seat of Collingsworth County (Wellington), and school district assignment (Wellington 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 Samnorwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.