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Kermit Texas Map

Explore Kermit, 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 Kermit, Texas

How to Use This Kermit, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Kermit, 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 Kermit.

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	Kermit
State	Texas (TX)
County	Winkler County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	31.857626
Longitude	-103.092665
Population	6,267
Density	961.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	79745
Area Code	806
County Seat	Kermit
School District	Kermit Independent School District

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About Kermit, Texas

Kermit is a locality in Winkler County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,267. The population density is 961.7 people per km². Kermit is located at 31.8576°N, 103.0927°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Kermit is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 79745.

Kermit occupies a vast, sun-drenched expanse of the Permian Basin where the horizon stretches flat and uncompromising under a wide, pale sky. It lies 34.9 miles west of West Odessa, TX (from West Odessa, TX: bearing 272°T), and is situated 18.6 miles south-southeast of Jal. The atmosphere here possesses a stark, crystalline clarity, especially during the long golden hour when the light catches the fine, shifting sands of the landscape. While the terrain remains largely arid and open, the distant silhouette of the Red Hills occasionally breaks the monotony of the far-off skyline. Residents often find respite at Walton Park, a local green space that serves as a quiet gathering point amidst the expansive, scrub-covered plains. Although Monument Pond sits eighteen miles away, the immediate vicinity relies on the subtle, ancient rhythms of the high desert rather than the presence of open water.

Kermit emerged from the rugged necessity of the early twentieth century, drawing its initial vitality from the labor of those who sought to unlock the resources buried deep beneath the surface. The discovery of oil and gas transformed the local economy, anchoring the fortunes of the inhabitants to the rhythmic pulse of the drilling rigs and the steady flow of energy production. This industry continues to define the vocational life of the region, creating a distinct culture of resilience and mechanical ingenuity. Work in the oil patch demands a particular kind of endurance, shaping a society that values practical skills and the quiet satisfaction of a job completed under the harsh, unrelenting sun. Commerce in Kermit reflects this industrial heritage, with the local economy shifting in tandem with the global demands of the energy sector.

Kermit maintains a character defined by the sturdy independence of its people and the enduring legacy of the West Texas plains. Life here moves at a measured pace, punctuated by the seasonal activities of the local high school athletics, which serve as a primary focus for civic pride and weekend engagement. Among those who have emerged from the wider regional sphere, one might recognize the influence of figures like Roy Orbison, whose early years in the nearby area left a mark on the cultural consciousness of the surrounding counties. Landmarks remain sparse and functional, favoring utility over ornament, which lends a certain honest austerity to the streets and residential blocks. Community gatherings often center around school events or local festivals, where the social fabric remains tightly knit through shared experience and a common understanding of the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Blue Star Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 213° SW
Colonel C. M. Winkler (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 219° SW
The Community Church (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 179° S
Boy Scout Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 148° SE
Winkler County Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 100° E
Winkler County Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 6.9 mi, 254° W
Southeast corner of New Mexico (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 009° N
Monahans Sandhills State Park (State Park) — 19.1 mi, 134° SE
Ward County Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 20.0 mi, 148° SE
The Trail Ahead (Public Artwork) — 21.4 mi, 344° N
Rattlesnake Bomber Base Museum (Museum) — 21.9 mi, 185° S
West of the Pecos Museum (Museum) — 38.0 mi, 219° SW
Buck Jackson Rodeo Arena (Attraction) — 38.5 mi, 217° SW
Permian Playhouse (Theatre) — 41.3 mi, 087° E
Globe Theatre of the Great Southwest (Theatre) — 41.7 mi, 089° E
Hobbs Pbr 19 (Historic Ruins) — 48.4 mi, 320° NW
Carlsbad Pbr #26 (Historic Ruins) — 48.5 mi, 320° NW
Pecos River\canyons Complex Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 52.5 mi, 294° NW
Pliska Aircraft Museum (Museum) — 54.4 mi, 094° E
Big Sky Drive-In Theatre (Cinema) — 55.5 mi, 083° E
Pecos River\canyons Complex Research Natural Area Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 55.7 mi, 294° NW
Mendoza Trail Museum (Museum) — 63.2 mi, 125° SE
Historic Fort Stockton (Historic Castle / Fort) — 68.2 mi, 169° S
Sandia Wetlands (Nature Reserve) — 70.1 mi, 211° SW
Balmorhea State Park (State Park) — 74.1 mi, 212° SW
Rankin Museum (Museum) — 75.8 mi, 118° SE
Carlsbad Caverns National Park (National Park) — 78.1 mi, 287° W · 46k acres
Carlsbad Wildife Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 78.5 mi, 303° NW · 12k acres

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