Timpson Texas Map

About Timpson, Texas

Timpson is a locality in Shelby County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,063. The population density is 172.8 people per km². Timpson is located at 31.9038°N, 94.3952°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75975.

Timpson exhales a slow, humid breath, a place where the piney woods of East Texas press close, their scent clinging to the air like a shy greeting. It lies 25.8 miles north-east of Nacogdoches, TX (from Nacogdoches, TX: bearing 36°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west-south-west of Tenaha. The land here rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible swell, a subtle topography that guides the sleepy flow of creeks and the meandering paths of dirt roads. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in shafts of liquid gold, illuminating the rust-colored earth and the vibrant green of kudzu that embraces everything with an insistent, leafy love. The houses, painted in faded pastels and sturdy, time-tested blues and whites, seem to hunker down into the soil, their porches wide and welcoming, ready for an afternoon spent watching the slow procession of clouds. The story of Timpson is etched in the grain of its weathered buildings and the quiet hum of its daily life. Once a bustling hub for the timber and railroad industries, its economy now finds its heartbeat in agriculture and the enduring spirit of its people. The scent of freshly cut lumber, a ghost of its past, still sometimes drifts on the breeze, a reminder of the industry that shaped its foundations. Local traditions, passed down through generations, are woven into the fabric of community gatherings, where the rhythm of conversation is as steady and comforting as the cicadas' song on a warm summer evening. Timpson carries the quiet dignity of a place that has seen seasons change, its distinctive character a blend of hardworking roots and a serene embrace of the present.

About This Timpson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Timpson, 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 Timpson and Shelby County.

Detailed location data for Timpson includes the ZIP code (75975), telephone area code (903), county seat of Shelby County (Center), and school district assignment (Timpson 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 Timpson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.