Woodson Texas Map

About Woodson, Texas

Woodson is a locality in Throckmorton County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 504. The population density is 320.0 people per km². Woodson is located at 33.0148°N, 99.0542°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76491.

Woodson exists under a vast, indifferent sky, a collection of buildings scattered across the ochre-tinged earth where the land begins its slow, patient roll toward the distant horizon. It lies 55.6 miles north-east of Abilene, TX (from Abilene, TX: bearing 45°T), and is situated 20.0 miles north-north-west of Breckenridge. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, almost brittle scent of sun-baked mesquite and the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers clinging to life in the sparse grasses. The landscape is a study in muted tones: dusty greens of scrub oak, the pale straw of dried weeds, and the deep, bruised purples of the shadows that begin to lengthen as the sun dips low. There’s a quiet stoicism to the terrain, a feeling of endurance etched into the very grit of the soil, where wind and water have long since sculpted the land into a subtle, unadorned beauty. The history of Woodson is as much about survival as it is about settlement, a story tied to the ebb and flow of ranching and agriculture in this corner of Throckmorton County. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, supporting families who learned to coax sustenance from its sometimes-stubborn soil. The local economy, though modest, is rooted in the enduring traditions of the West Texas plains, with cattle still a common sight dotting the ranches that stretch out from Woodson’s modest center. Life here moves with a deliberate, unhurried rhythm, dictated by the seasons and the enduring spirit of a place that values resilience above all else.

About This Woodson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodson, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.014833, -99.054239. 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 Woodson and Throckmorton County.

Detailed location data for Woodson includes the ZIP code (77575), telephone area code (281, 254), county seat of Throckmorton County (Throckmorton), and school district assignment (Woodson 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 Woodson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.