Oakhurst Texas Map

About Oakhurst, Texas

Oakhurst is a locality in San Jacinto County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 266. The population density is 84.6 people per km². Oakhurst is located at 30.7371°N, 95.3161°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77359.

Oakhurst rests within a landscape of gentle hills, where the piney woods of East Texas begin their slow, undulating descent toward the San Jacinto River basin. It lies 14.0 miles east of Huntsville, TX (from Huntsville, TX: bearing 86°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west of Point Blank. The air here carries the distinct scent of damp earth and the resinous tang of mature pine trees, a fragrance that seems to thicken as the afternoon sun begins its mellowing arc across the sky. Deep ravines, carved by countless seasons of rain, score the land, their shadowy depths hinting at the secrets held by the thick undergrowth. Roads, often little more than well-worn tracks, meander between stands of oak and hickory, their surfaces a dappled mosaic of sun and shade, encouraging a slower pace of passage. For generations, Oakhurst has been a place shaped by the rhythm of the forest and the ebb and flow of the timber industry, its economy historically tied to the bounty of the surrounding woods. Sawmills, long since quieted, once hummed with the industry that cleared and shaped this land, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and resourcefulness in the people who call Oakhurst home. While the large-scale logging operations have receded, a deep connection to the land persists, evident in the small farms and homesteads that dot the countryside, and the quiet pride of those who understand the enduring power of the natural world. The nearby waters of the San Jacinto River, though not a dramatic presence, offer a constant murmur, a reminder of the slow, persistent force that has shaped the terrain over millennia.

About This Oakhurst Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakhurst, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.737136, -95.316052. 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 Oakhurst and San Jacinto County.

Detailed location data for Oakhurst includes the ZIP code (77359), telephone area code (713, 832), county seat of San Jacinto County (Coldspring), and school district assignment (Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated 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 Oakhurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.