Silverton Texas Map

About Silverton, Texas

Silverton is a locality in Briscoe County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 498. The population density is 189.4 people per km². Silverton is located at 34.4742°N, 101.3046°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79257.

Silverton rests upon a high, flat plain, where the sky stretches out in an immense, unbroken dome, a canvas for the slow migrations of clouds and the piercing gaze of hawks. It lies 59.7 miles south-south-east of Amarillo, TX (from Amarillo, TX: bearing 150°T), and is situated 26.2 miles east of Tulia. The land here is a study in muted golds and ochres, a vast expanse of wind-swept grasses that ripple like a tawny sea under the relentless sun. Scattered mesquite trees, gnarled and resilient, offer sparse shade, their thorny branches reaching out like ancient, weathered hands. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, infused with the subtle perfume of wild sage and the distant, earthy aroma of turned soil. Life in Silverton moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, dictated by the sun's arc and the quiet turning of the seasons. The history of Silverton is deeply entwined with the hardy spirit of those who first settled this unforgiving terrain, drawn by the promise of agriculture and cattle ranching. The economy still leans heavily on the bounty of the land, with wheat fields and vast ranches shaping the horizon and the livelihoods of its people. A distinctive feature of Silverton is the enduring presence of its historic courthouse, a stoic sentinel of stone that speaks of a time when law and order were as vital as water in this arid landscape. The town’s character is one of quiet perseverance, a place where community bonds are forged through shared experience and a deep respect for the rugged beauty of the Panhandle.

About This Silverton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Silverton, 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 Silverton and Briscoe County.

Detailed location data for Silverton includes the ZIP code (79257), telephone area code (806), county seat of Briscoe County (Silverton), and school district assignment (Silverton 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 Silverton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.