Springlake, Texas

Springlake, Texas
Grain silos in Springlake, Texas
Grain silos in Springlake, Texas
Location of Springlake, Texas
Location of Springlake, Texas
Coordinates: 34°13′52″N 102°18′17″W / 34.23111°N 102.30472°W / 34.23111; -102.30472
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyLamb
Area
 • Total
1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2)
 • Land1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,681 ft (1,122 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
145
 • Density140/sq mi (55/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79082
Area code806
FIPS code48-69764[2]
GNIS feature ID1369043[3]
Cattle herds on irrigated land north of Springlake
Abandoned buildings, such as this one, are common in rural areas like Springlake where there has been a population drain over past decades.

Springlake is a town in Lamb County, Texas, United States. The population was 145 at the 2020 census. The community is known for its agricultural processing and its yearly Independence Day parade and celebration culminating in a fireworks display headed by the Springlake Volunteer Fire Department. This celebration usually draws several thousand participants who come together to enjoy free food, a free live band, a bake auction, and fellowship.

It was the hometown of the late Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Bill W. Clayton.

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.