Center Point Texas Map

About Center Point, Texas

Center Point is a locality in Upshur County, Texas, United States. Center Point is located at 32.6115°N, 95.0194°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78010.

Center Point unfolds across a landscape of rolling East Texas terrain, where the deep green of mature pine forests begins to yield to the subtler hues of hardwood groves. It lies 18.0 miles west-north-west of Longview, TX (from Longview, TX: bearing 295°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-west of Gladewater. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of fallen leaves and the faint sweetness of honeysuckle clinging to weathered fences. Broad, open fields, once cleared for agriculture, now often lie fallow, their tall grasses swaying in the breeze like a slow, green tide. The sky overhead can be a vast, unbroken blue on clear days, or it can gather dramatic, bruised clouds that promise a sudden, drenching downpour, a common occurrence that breathes life into the thirsty soil. The very character of Center Point is one of quiet resilience, a place where nature's cycles dictate the pace of life, and the subtle beauty of its natural surroundings is a constant, unassuming presence. Historically, Center Point’s roots are entwined with the agricultural endeavors of its early settlers, who worked the fertile land for cotton and timber. The local economy, though diversified over time, still bears the imprint of these foundational industries, with a lingering connection to the land evident in the small farms and ranches that dot the surrounding countryside. While no grand monuments mark its past, the history of Center Point is whispered in the creak of old barns and the enduring strength of community ties. It’s a place where the echoes of generations who have called this soil home can still be felt, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who have shaped this particular corner of Upshur County, Texas.

About This Center Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Center Point, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.611529, -95.019385. 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 Center Point and Upshur County.

Detailed location data for Center Point includes the ZIP code (75847), telephone area code (903, 210, 726), county seat of Upshur County (Gilmer), and school district assignment (Center Point 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 Center Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.