Explore Nacogdoches, 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 Nacogdoches, 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 Nacogdoches.
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 | Nacogdoches |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Nacogdoches County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.612364 |
| Longitude | -94.652046 |
| Population | 32,147 |
| Density | 449.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 75961, 75962, 75963, 75964, 75965 |
| Area Code | 903 |
| County Seat | Nacogdoches |
| School District | Nacogdoches Independent School District |
Nacogdoches emerges from the dense, verdant canopy of the Piney Woods as a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of Bonita Creek. It lies 18.8 miles north-northeast of Lufkin, TX (from Lufkin, TX: bearing 13°T), and is situated 32.0 miles east-southeast of Rusk. The terrain manifests as a series of gentle swells and depressions where the soil retains a deep, iron-rich hue, grounding the atmosphere in a heavy, fertile stillness. While the distant Elkins Mountains exert a faint, atmospheric presence on the horizon, the immediate geography remains defined by the lush, humid understory that thrives in this inland climate. Residents often find solace in the quiet transition of the afternoon light as it filters through the trees and settles over the reflective surface of Muckleroy Lake. Banita Creek Park South provides a central point of intersection between the built environment and the persistent wildness of the local flora.
Nacogdoches maintains a historical narrative that feels unusually layered, reflecting its long-standing status as one of the oldest European-established settlements in the region. The local economy has evolved from its early agrarian roots into a more complex structure supported by a diverse array of industries, including timber production, poultry processing, and the intellectual output of Stephen F. Austin State University. This academic institution anchors the economic life of Nacogdoches, fostering a culture of research and professional development that sustains the surrounding area. The rhythm of daily commerce is punctuated by the steady movement of freight and the seasonal demands of agricultural cycles that require careful management of the local land. Innovation here often proceeds with a deliberate, measured pace, favoring long-term stability over the frantic fluctuations of larger, more volatile urban markets.
Cultural identity in Nacogdoches is characterized by a blend of deep-seated Southern traditions and a collegiate vibrancy that keeps the social atmosphere from ever becoming stagnant. The Old Stone Fort serves as a tangible reminder of the various flags that have claimed this ground, standing as a landmark that invites reflection on the shifting tides of regional governance. Periodic local events bring the populace together in public squares, creating a sense of shared belonging that transcends the typical isolation of inland life. Notable individuals like the musician Don Henley have emerged from this specific environment, carrying the influence of the East Texas landscape into their broader creative contributions. Life here moves with a certain gravity, where the weight of the past is not merely remembered but actively integrated into the current, evolving character of the citizenry.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nacogdoches, Texas. Coordinates: 31.612364, -94.652046. 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 Nacogdoches includes the ZIP code (75961, 75962, 75963), telephone area code (903), county seat of Nacogdoches County (Nacogdoches), and school district assignment (Nacogdoches 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. |