Talpa Texas Map

About Talpa, Texas

Talpa is a locality in Coleman County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Talpa is located at 31.7765°N, 99.7095°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76882.

Talpa rests where the land begins to unfurl, a place defined by the broad sweep of the Texas sky and the subtle contours of the earth. It lies 46.5 miles south of Abilene, TX (from Abilene, TX: bearing 178°T), and is situated 17.0 miles west-south-west of Coleman. Rolling plains, dotted with mesquite and hardy grasses, stretch towards a horizon that seems to hold its breath under the vast, indifferent blue. The air here carries the dry, mineral tang of the earth, warmed by a sun that dictates the tempo of life. In the quiet hours, a profound stillness descends, broken only by the whisper of wind through sparse trees or the distant call of a hawk. The character of Talpa is one of enduring simplicity, a landscape that asks little and offers a quiet, unvarnished beauty to those who pause long enough to notice. The story of Talpa is etched in the dust and the patient cultivation of this land. Settled by those seeking opportunity in the early days of Texas expansion, its economy has long been tied to the earth, with ranching and agriculture forming the bedrock of its existence. While the grand pronouncements of booming industries have never quite found purchase here, a steady, reliable pulse beats through its agricultural roots. Generations have learned to read the seasons, to coax sustenance from the soil, and to build a life on the principles of hard work and self-reliance. There are no grand monuments to boast of, but the enduring presence of its homes and the quiet hum of daily life speak to a community that has weathered its share of storms and continues to stand, a testament to the quiet resilience of its people.

About This Talpa Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Talpa, 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 Talpa and Coleman County.

Detailed location data for Talpa includes the ZIP code (76882), telephone area code (325), county seat of Coleman County (Coleman), and school district assignment. 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 Talpa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.