Yantis Texas Map

About Yantis, Texas

Yantis is a locality in Wood County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 353. The population density is 80.5 people per km². Yantis is located at 32.9304°N, 95.5750°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75497.

Yantis rests on a gentle rise, where the East Texas piney woods begin to soften into rolling terrain. It lies 34.2 miles east-south-east of Greenville, TX (from Greenville, TX: bearing 115°T), and is situated 14.5 miles south of Sulphur Springs. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles after a summer rain, a fragrance that mingles with the earthy aroma of damp soil. Fields of hay, golden and ready for harvest, stretch out under a sky that can shift from a brilliant, cloud-flecked blue to the bruised purples of an approaching thunderstorm with astonishing speed. Ancient oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss, stand sentinel along the edges of pastures, their rough bark a testament to seasons weathered and stories held. The land itself feels welcoming, not demanding, a place where life moves with a quiet, steady breath. The story of Yantis is one of connection, both to the rich soil and to the people who have called it home. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the fertile land, the economy here has long been tied to the bounty of the earth, with cattle ranching and timber playing significant roles. Even now, the hum of a tractor or the distant lowing of cattle can be heard, a comforting sound that anchors the present to the past. While Yantis might not boast grand monuments, its enduring strength lies in its unassuming character and the resilience of its residents, who have cultivated a way of life that values neighborliness and the simple pleasures of a community that knows itself.

About This Yantis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yantis, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.930399, -95.574956. 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 Yantis and Wood County.

Detailed location data for Yantis includes the ZIP code (75497), telephone area code (972, 469), county seat of Wood County (Quitman), and school district assignment (Yantis 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 Yantis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.