Westphalia Texas Map

About Westphalia, Texas

Westphalia is a locality in Falls County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Westphalia is located at 31.1191°N, 97.1153°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76693.

Westphalia rests in a gentle embrace of Central Texas topography, where the land rises and falls with a quiet deliberation. It lies 13.5 miles east of Temple, TX (from Temple, TX: bearing 84°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west-north-west of Rosebud. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a canvas painted by the seasons. Oak trees, sturdy and ancient, punctuate the rolling fields, their branches reaching out like weathered hands. The air itself carries a certain weight, a subtle perfume of sun-baked earth and distant wild grasses, particularly potent in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, languid shadows across the terrain. A quiet stillness often pervades Westphalia, broken only by the murmur of cicadas or the distant lowing of cattle, a sound that seems to carry the very essence of this unhurried place. The history of Westphalia is deeply intertwined with the early German settlers who sought a new life in this fertile corner of Texas, their determination a quiet counterpoint to the vastness of the land. This heritage is still palpable in the enduring community spirit and the well-preserved architecture that hints at a proud past. The local economy, rooted in agriculture, continues to thrive, with ranches and farms dotting the surrounding countryside, their productivity a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the soil. While not a bustling metropolis, Westphalia possesses a distinct character, a place where the passage of time feels measured by the slow turning of the earth and the steadfast traditions of its inhabitants.

About This Westphalia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westphalia, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.119069, -97.115272. 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 Westphalia and Falls County.

Detailed location data for Westphalia includes the ZIP code (76656), telephone area code (325), county seat of Falls County (Marlin), 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 Westphalia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.