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Center Texas Map

Explore Center, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Center, Texas

How to Use This Center, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Center, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Center.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Center
State	Texas (TX)
County	Shelby County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	31.793092
Longitude	-94.180287
Population	5,221
Density	257.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	79543, 76642, 75935
Area Code	325, 903
County Seat	Center
School District	Center Independent School District

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About Center, Texas

Center is a locality in Shelby County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,221. The population density is 257.2 people per km². Center is located at 31.7931°N, 94.1803°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Center is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 79543, 76642, 75935.

Center emerges from the deep, verdant landscape as a singular point of focus within the inland expanse of the region. It lies 31.0 miles east-northeast of Nacogdoches, TX (from Nacogdoches, TX: bearing 65°T), and is situated 18.8 miles north-northwest of San Augustine. The terrain surrounding Center is characterized by thick woodlands and expansive plains that stretch toward the distant silhouette of the Matlock Hills, visible as a faint, jagged line on the horizon. Stonedive Creek winds its way through the dense vegetation just one mile away, providing a steady, quiet pulse to the local ecology. A short distance further, the waters of Lake Center offer a reflective surface that catches the pale, golden quality of the afternoon light. Within the immediate vicinity, Community House Park provides a modest, open space where the air remains heavy with the scent of damp earth and pine.

Center maintains a history rooted in the steady development of timber and agricultural interests that have long defined the local economy. The industry here relies heavily on the processing of forest products and the management of regional farmlands, which require a persistent and disciplined hand. Residents recognize that the pace of work is dictated by the seasons, with the rhythm of the mills and the harvest shaping the daily lives of those who labor in these trades. Over the years, the economic stability of Center has been bolstered by these foundational industries, ensuring that the local infrastructure remains functional and enduring. This reliance on the land fosters a quiet resilience among the people, who value the tangible results of their own industry.

Culture in Center finds its most public expression in the gatherings held at the local square and the communal spaces that define the social architecture. The character of the populace is marked by a reserved hospitality, a reflection of the expansive, quiet spaces that dominate the surrounding countryside. Notable landmarks serve as anchors for the collective memory, where the architecture mirrors the unpretentious nature of the inhabitants. Local events are typically modest, centered around seasonal traditions that bring the community together without fanfare or unnecessary adornment. While the world beyond remains vast and often chaotic, the people who call Center home appreciate the stillness found in their daily routines, a quality that persists regardless of external pressures.

Nearby Outdoor Places

C. S. A. Texas Muster (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 332° NW
Shelby County (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 329° NW
John Joseph Emmett Gibson (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 332° NW
Community House Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 202° S
Community Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 184° S
Center Municipal Park (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 300° NW
Center Softball Park (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 294° NW
Sabine National Forest (National Forest) — 8.9 mi, 136° SE · 161k acres
North Toledo Bend Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.2 mi, 056° NE
Public Hunting Land Panola County Unit #630 (Local Conservation Area) — 14.4 mi, 011° N
Pickering Lumber Company mill? (Historic Ruins) — 15.0 mi, 037° NE
San Augustine County Historical Foundation Museum (Museum) — 18.6 mi, 167° S
Ezekiel Cullen Home Museum (Museum) — 18.7 mi, 167° S
Angelina National Forest (National Forest) — 22.7 mi, 181° S · 154k acres
Panola County Historical Museum and Library (Museum) — 26.9 mi, 340° N
Jim Reeves Statue and Grave (Public Artwork) — 27.1 mi, 348° N
Turkey Hill Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 28.2 mi, 181° S · 5,536 acres
North Toledo Bend State Park (State Park) — 29.7 mi, 121° SE
Cole Art Center at The Old Opera House (Gallery) — 30.8 mi, 245° SW
Chimp Haven (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 34.8 mi, 023° NE
Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum (Museum) — 36.7 mi, 147° SE
Indian Mounds Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 37.3 mi, 142° SE · 12k acres
Red River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 41.0 mi, 060° NE · 30k acres
Tatum on the Santa Fe Museum (Museum) — 41.2 mi, 331° NW
Carmike Cinema Lufkin Mall 9 (Cinema) — 46.1 mi, 224° SW
Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari (Attraction) — 51.3 mi, 280° W
Toledo Dam Vista LA (Viewpoint) — 54.5 mi, 139° SE
Old Railroad Equitment (Attraction) — 55.6 mi, 027° NE
SUSLA Sign (Attraction) — 55.6 mi, 021° N
Track Speeder (Attraction) — 55.8 mi, 026° NE

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