Oak Island Texas Map

About Oak Island, Texas

Oak Island is a locality in Chambers County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 354. The population density is 90.3 people per km². Oak Island is located at 29.6613°N, 94.6896°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77514.

Oak Island unfolds as a low-lying landscape where the Gulf's humid breath perpetually kisses the land, a place of subtle gradients and wide, open skies that often hold the bruised hues of an approaching storm. It lies 18.0 miles east-south-east of Baytown, TX (from Baytown, TX: bearing 106°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south of Anahuac. The terrain here is a delicate negotiation between the persistent advance of brackish waters and the resilient growth of salt-tolerant grasses, their pale green a constant whisper against the pervasive, almost liquid light. Here and there, stands of live oaks, gnarled and wind-sculpted, offer a dappled shade, their branches draped with Spanish moss that catches the faintest breeze, swaying like ancient, silent dancers. The air itself carries a unique texture, thick with the salinity of the nearby coast and the earthy scent of marsh mud, a constant reminder of the ever-present water that defines Oak Island. The history of Oak Island is inextricably bound to its proximity to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, a vital artery that has shaped its economy and character since its early days as a place of passage and modest settlement. For generations, fishing and oystering have been the lifeblood of Oak Island, the rhythmic pull of nets and the clatter of shells echoing the enduring connection to the sea. The community, though small, possesses a quiet tenacity, a self-reliance forged in the face of capricious weather and the ebb and flow of maritime fortunes. Evidence of this resilience can be seen in the sturdy, if weathered, homes and the small, independent businesses that cater to both the local population and the occasional visitor drawn by the promise of its unpretentious coastal charm.

About This Oak Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Island, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.661337, -94.68964. 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 Oak Island and Chambers County.

Detailed location data for Oak Island includes the ZIP code (78264), telephone area code (210, 726, 281), county seat of Chambers County (Anahuac), and school district assignment (Anahuac Independent School District). 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 Oak Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.