West Texas Map

About West, Texas

West is a locality in McLennan County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,576. The population density is 581.6 people per km². West is located at 31.8024°N, 97.0917°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76691.

West, Texas, unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky seems to hold its breath. It lies 17.8 miles north of Waco, TX (from Waco, TX: bearing 10°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north of Elm Mott. The terrain here is a tapestry of fertile black soil, the kind that cradles sprawling fields of cotton and sorghum, punctuated by clusters of sturdy oak trees that cast long, cool shadows in the late afternoon. The air itself carries a subtle, earthy fragrance, a blend of drying crops and the distant scent of sun-baked earth, a constant reminder of the land's generous, hardworking nature. Even the wind, when it stirs, seems to whisper stories of open spaces and the quiet persistence of life. The story of West is deeply intertwined with the arrival of Czech immigrants in the late 19th century, who brought with them a rich cultural heritage and a dedication to the land. This legacy is still evident in the town's enduring traditions, most notably its celebrated kolaches, a sweet and savory pastry that has become a culinary emblem of West, drawing visitors from far and wide. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture, has diversified, but the spirit of hard work and community remains. Small businesses line the main thoroughfares, their storefronts reflecting a sense of enduring presence, and the pace of life here moves with a steady, unhurried grace, a quiet affirmation of a life lived close to the soil and to each other.

About This West Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.802383, -97.091669. 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 West and McLennan County.

Detailed location data for West includes the ZIP code (76691), telephone area code (325), county seat of McLennan County (Waco), and school district assignment (West 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 West is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.