Wilson Texas Map

About Wilson, Texas

Wilson is a locality in Dickens County, Texas, United States. Wilson is located at 31.0180°N, 97.0644°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79381.

Wilson rests beneath a vast Texas sky, where the land stretches out in broad, sun-baked plains, a landscape sculpted by wind and the slow, patient work of water. It lies 17.4 miles east-south-east of Temple, TX (from Temple, TX: bearing 109°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south-west of Rosebud. The earth here is a rich, ochre hue, broken by the hardy scrub and mesquite that cling to the soil, their gnarled branches reaching like weathered hands towards the sun. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, drowsy shadows that blur the edges of the horizon, and the air, even in its stillness, carries the faint, dry scent of dust and sun-warmed grass, a perfume of the high plains. The story of Wilson is etched into the very grain of its existence, a testament to the resilience of those who sought a life on this expansive frontier. Originally established as a railway stop, its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with cattle ranching and agriculture forming the bedrock of its livelihood. Though the railroad’s whistle may have faded, the spirit of enterprise endures, a quiet determination that permeates the unhurried rhythm of daily life in Wilson. Local gatherings, often centered around the church or community hall, serve as vivid reminders of the enduring bonds that connect neighbors, a shared heritage woven into the fabric of this small Texas settlement.

About This Wilson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wilson, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.017962, -97.064436. 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 Wilson and Dickens County.

Detailed location data for Wilson includes the ZIP code (76570), telephone area code (214, 469, 806), county seat of Dickens County (Dickens), and school district assignment (Wilson 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 Wilson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.