Explore Crockett, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Crockett, 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 Crockett.
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 | Crockett |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Houston County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.318236 |
| Longitude | -95.456614 |
| Population | 6,332 |
| Density | 276.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 75835 |
| Area Code | 903 |
| County Seat | Crockett |
| School District | Crockett Independent School District |
Crockett anchors the landscape of the Piney Woods, where the air grows heavy with the scent of damp earth and tall timber. It lies 32.3 miles south-southeast of Palestine, TX (from Palestine, TX: bearing 161°T), and is situated 26.2 miles north of Trinity. The Town Branch carves a quiet, persistent path through the terrain, serving as a constant companion to the residents who walk its banks. Beyond the immediate streets, the horizon lifts toward the modest rise of Gary Hill, providing a subtle verticality to an otherwise level plain. Travelers seeking the stillness of the outdoors often find their way to Davy Crockett Memorial Park, a verdant expanse that preserves the quiet dignity of the regional woodlands. Those who venture a few miles further toward the horizon may look upon the still, reflective surface of Butler Lake. The light here at dusk possesses a singular quality, filtering through the pines to cast long, amber shadows that seem to hold the day in suspension.
Crockett emerged from the necessity of early frontier transit, establishing itself as a vital point of commerce in a region defined by agriculture and timber. The local economy persists today through a blend of traditional land stewardship and modern industrial efforts, maintaining a steady pulse that favors patience over haste. Sawmills and agricultural operations have long provided the structural backbone for the labor force, grounding the community in the tangible products of the soil. History remains visible in the preservation of older storefronts, which stand as enduring witnesses to the economic shifts that have shaped the region over generations. The workaday rhythm of the local industries reflects a deep-seated commitment to productivity, ensuring that the fruits of the land continue to support the inhabitants. This industrious spirit remains the primary engine of the area, moving forward with the same reliability that characterized its founding settlers.
Crockett carries a distinct cultural character shaped by the intersection of Southern tradition and the resilience of the inland plains. The community honors its heritage through local events that gather neighbors in the public squares, reinforcing bonds that have been forged over many decades. Davy Crockett Memorial Park serves as more than a recreational space, acting as a gathering ground that anchors the social life of the residents. While the pace of life remains deliberate, the town has produced individuals of note, such as the accomplished musician Lightnin' Hopkins, whose blues legacy resonates far beyond these borders. Landmarks of brick and stone offer a quiet gravity to the streets, grounding the daily experience in a recognizable, shared reality. Whether observing the seasonal festivals or simply watching the afternoon pass in the town center, one feels the persistent, grounded soul of a place that understands its own worth.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crockett, Texas. Coordinates: 31.318236, -95.456614. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Crockett includes the ZIP code (75835), telephone area code (903), county seat of Houston County (Crockett), and school district assignment (Crockett Independent School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |