Oakland Texas Map

About Oakland, Texas

Oakland is a locality in Colorado County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Oakland is located at 29.6016°N, 96.8300°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77963.

Oakland rests in a broad, gently rolling landscape, where the land itself seems to sigh with contentment beneath a sky that stretches vast and unburdened. It lies 56.0 miles north of Victoria, TX (from Victoria, TX: bearing 11°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-south-west of Weimar. The terrain here is a mosaic of cultivated fields and quiet pastures, punctuated by stands of live oak and mesquite that offer dappled shade. A subtle scent of sun-baked earth and blooming wildflowers often hangs in the air, particularly in the languid afternoons, a scent that speaks of a land that has known generations of quiet living. The very character of Oakland is one of patient endurance, a place where the pace of life is set not by the clock, but by the slow turning of the seasons and the predictable arc of the sun. The history of Oakland is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the agricultural bounty it has yielded for over a century. Founded by settlers drawn to the rich bottomlands, its economy has long been shaped by the cultivation of cotton and cattle ranching, traditions that still hold sway in the surrounding countryside. The whispers of its past are evident in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of its older homes, reminders of the hard work and resilience that built this place. While no grand monuments mark its presence, the enduring spirit of Oakland is palpable in the close-knit community and the unpretentious charm that defines its everyday existence.

About This Oakland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Oakland, 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 Oakland and Colorado County.

Detailed location data for Oakland includes the ZIP code (78951), telephone area code (214, 469, 409), county seat of Colorado County (Columbus), 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 Oakland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.