Sunset Texas Map

About Sunset, Texas

Sunset is a locality in Montague County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 402. The population density is 45.8 people per km². Sunset is located at 33.4521°N, 97.7667°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76270.

Sunset, Texas, unfolds across a landscape of wide, rolling plains that stretch toward a horizon painted with the soft hues of an endless sky. It lies 40.1 miles west-north-west of Denton, TX (from Denton, TX: bearing 294°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-south-east of Bowie. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, a tapestry of sun-bleached grasses and hardy, low-lying scrub that seems to absorb the vastness of the Texas heavens. Evenings bring a particular kind of quiet, a stillness that settles over the scattered farmsteads and the small cluster of buildings that comprise Sunset, where the air itself feels warm and dry, carrying the faint scent of dust and wild sage. The very shape of the land, a gentle swell and fall, speaks of ancient forces that have shaped it over millennia, leaving it open and exposed to the elements, a place where one can see weather approaching from miles away. The history of Sunset is tied to the sturdy resilience of those who settled this frontier, their lives dictated by the cycles of agriculture and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. For generations, the economy has been rooted in the cultivation of the rich soil, with cattle ranching also playing a significant role, contributing to the quintessential Texan character of the region. While not boasting grand landmarks, Sunset possesses a distinct charm in its unpretentious simplicity, a place where the pace of life moves with a deliberate, unhurried rhythm, reflecting the patient cultivation of both land and community. The local traditions are often simple, born from shared experiences and the enduring bonds of neighborliness, a quiet testament to the enduring strength found in this corner of Montague County.

About This Sunset Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sunset, 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 Sunset and Montague County.

Detailed location data for Sunset includes the ZIP code (76371), telephone area code (817), county seat of Montague County (Montague), and school district assignment (Bowie 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 Sunset is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.