Seminole Texas Map

About Seminole, Texas

Seminole is a locality in Gaines County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,184. The population density is 659.3 people per km². Seminole is located at 32.7190°N, 102.6449°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79360.

Seminole rests under a vast West Texas sky, a landscape defined by horizons that stretch and blur into the haze of distant heat. It lies 28.6 miles east of Hobbs, NM (from Hobbs, NM: bearing 88°T), and is situated 16.2 miles south-south-west of Seagraves. The land here is primarily flat, gently rolling in places, a canvas of ochre earth and sparse, resilient grasses that cling tenaciously to the dry soil. Mesquite trees, gnarled and silvered by the sun, dot the terrain like ancient sentinels, their thorny branches a testament to the region's arid embrace. The air itself carries a certain stillness, broken only by the whisper of wind across the plains or the distant rumble of a truck on a lonely highway. Evenings often paint the sky in hues of fiery orange and soft lavender, a spectacle that commands quiet contemplation. The story of Seminole is deeply entwined with the discovery of oil, a force that reshaped this corner of Gaines County and brought forth a boom-and-bust rhythm to its existence. Before the wells, agriculture, particularly cotton, was the lifeblood, and remnants of that era can still be seen in the weathered barns and fields that surround the town. Today, oil and gas remain a significant driver of Seminole's economy, its presence felt in the steady flow of heavy trucks and the industry’s quiet, persistent hum. This heritage has forged a resilient, independent spirit among its people, a practical pragmatism born of facing the elements and the unpredictable fortunes of the land and its resources. The town retains a grounded character, a place where hard work and neighborly connection are valued.

About This Seminole Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Seminole, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.718993, -102.64491. 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 Seminole and Gaines County.

Detailed location data for Seminole includes the ZIP code (79360), telephone area code (806), county seat of Gaines County (Seminole), and school district assignment (Seminole 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 Seminole is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.