DeKalb Texas Map

About DeKalb, Texas

DeKalb is a locality in Bowie County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,606. The population density is 280.0 people per km². DeKalb is located at 33.5080°N, 94.6180°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75559.

DeKalb lies where the piney woods begin to yield to the flatter expanses of Northeast Texas, a place where the air carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. It lies 33.4 miles west of Texarkana, TX (from Texarkana, TX: bearing 280°T), and is situated 0.1 miles west-south-west of De Kalb. The landscape here is a gentle rise and fall, not dramatic, but enough to shape the way the sky stretches overhead, a vast canvas that shifts from the steely grey of a coming storm to the soft gold of a late afternoon sun. Mature trees, a mix of hardy oaks and the characteristic pines, line the roads, their branches forming a dappled canopy that filters the sunlight onto the quiet streets. The character of DeKalb is one of quiet endurance, a place that has seen seasons turn and generations pass with a steady, unassuming grace. The history of DeKalb is tied to the fertile soil and the ambition of those who sought to cultivate it, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its early economy. Cotton once dominated the fields, its white bolls a familiar sight against the green, but the land has since diversified. Today, cattle ranching and timber remain important, the rustle of leaves in the breeze a constant reminder of the surrounding forests. The local economy, while not booming, possesses a resilience, supported by small businesses and the steady pulse of rural life. A notable feature is the presence of the historic DeKalb Cemetery, a silent testament to the families who shaped this corner of Bowie County, their stories whispered by the wind through the ancient oaks.

About This DeKalb Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of DeKalb, 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 DeKalb and Bowie County.

Detailed location data for DeKalb includes the ZIP code (75559), telephone area code (972), county seat of Bowie County (Boston), 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 DeKalb is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.