Caddo Lake Texas Map

About Caddo Lake, Texas

Caddo Lake is a locality in Harrison County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Caddo Lake is located at 32.7104°N, 94.0185°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75656.

Caddo Lake breathes a humid, moss-draped stillness, a labyrinth of cypress knees and tangled roots that drink deep from ancient waters. It lies 20.2 miles north-west of Shreveport, LA (from Shreveport, LA: bearing 309°T), and is situated 3.6 miles south-west of Oil City. The air here is thick with the scent of decaying leaves and the faint, sweet perfume of water lilies, a fragrance that clings to the skin like the Spanish moss itself, which drapes from gnarled branches in spectral veils. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense canopy, falls in emerald shafts, illuminating the dark, tea-colored water where unseen things stir beneath the surface. Dragonflies, iridescent jewels on silken wings, flit between lily pads the size of dinner plates, their movements a silent ballet against the backdrop of rustling reeds. The landscape is a watery wilderness, a place where the land seems to surrender to the embrace of the bayou, creating an atmosphere both primeval and profoundly peaceful. This watery expanse, Caddo Lake, carries the echoes of centuries, a haven for the Caddo people long before settlers arrived. Its history is etched into the very cypress trees, whispering tales of steamboats that once plied these waters, carrying cotton and cypress logs, the lifeblood of a burgeoning economy. Today, the rhythm of life at Caddo Lake is dictated by the slow pulse of the bayou, a stark contrast to the hurried pace elsewhere. Fishing remains a primary pursuit, with anglers casting lines into the murky depths, hoping for a bounty of bass and crappie. The unique ecosystem, a haven for diverse wildlife, draws nature enthusiasts and artists alike, captivated by the haunting beauty of this aquatic realm. Small communities dot the shoreline, their weathered docks and fishing shacks a testament to a way of life deeply intertwined with the lake's fortunes.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Caddo Lake, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Caddo Lake and Harrison County.

Detailed location data for Caddo Lake includes the ZIP code (75656), telephone area code (903), county seat of Harrison County (Marshall), 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 Caddo Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.