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Yoakum Texas Map

Explore Yoakum, 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.

Interactive Map of Yoakum, Texas

How to Use This Yoakum, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Yoakum, 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 Yoakum.

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	Yoakum
State	Texas (TX)
County	DeWitt County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.287747
Longitude	-97.151931
Population	5,908
Density	498.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	77995
Area Code	409
County Seat	Cuero
School District	Yoakum Independent School District

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About Yoakum, Texas

Yoakum is a locality in DeWitt County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,908. The population density is 498.1 people per km². Yoakum is located at 29.2877°N, 97.1519°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Yoakum is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 77995.

Yoakum exists as a quiet crossroads where the expansive, sun-bleached plains meet the subtle texture of inland brush and timber. It lies 34.5 miles north-northwest of Victoria, TX (from Victoria, TX: bearing 345°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south of Shiner. The local topography remains defined by the slow, deliberate movement of Big Brushy Creek, which winds its way through the landscape just a mile from the residential core. Residents often find respite in the green spaces of Centennial Park, a small oasis that offers a respite from the intensity of the midday heat. Further afield, the landscape shifts toward the topographical rise of Pin Oak Mound, providing a distant point of orientation against the horizon. Even when the evening light flattens the fields into a deep, dusty gold, the land retains a sense of vast, unyielding stillness.

Yoakum grew from the momentum of the railroad, which transformed the surrounding prairie into a vital hub for regional commerce and agricultural transit. The economy has historically been anchored by the leather industry, with a long-standing reputation for the production of saddles and fine boots that once drew attention from across the state. This industrial heritage remains visible in the steady, pragmatic pace of the local workforce, who manage the shift between traditional ranching practices and modern logistics. While the proximity to Petty Hollow suggests a deeper, more rugged basin terrain, the immediate surroundings remain dominated by productive farmland that has sustained generations. Prosperity here is measured in the capacity to adapt, ensuring that the legacy of earlier trade continues to inform the stability of the present day.

Yoakum carries a distinct cultural identity forged by the diverse families who settled the region to work the land and build a sustainable life. The annual local celebrations often reflect a deep-seated pride in regional traditions, drawing people together to acknowledge the shared history that binds the populace. Among the figures who have emerged from this soil, the athlete Don Maynard stands out as a notable individual whose professional success brought recognition to his roots. Landmarks throughout the area serve as quiet reminders of a time when the railroad dictated the rhythm of daily existence, a pulse that still hums beneath the surface of modern activity. Whether visiting the local gathering spots or simply observing the patterns of life near Big Tank, one recognizes a community that values its own endurance above all else.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Yoakum National Bank (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 355° N
Dempsey Benton Cain House (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 314° NW
First Baptist Church of Yoakum (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 078° E
Dunn St & Hickey St (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 182° S
Municipal Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 045° NE
Shiner Gaslight Theater (Theatre) — 10.0 mi, 353° N
DeWitt Wildflower Museum (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 211° SW
Lavaca Historical Museum (Museum) — 17.2 mi, 048° NE
Gonzales Memorial Museum (Museum) — 23.0 mi, 310° NW
Old Jail Museum (Museum) — 23.3 mi, 309° NW
Lake Wood Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 23.9 mi, 302° NW
Flatonia Rail Museum (Museum) — 27.7 mi, 005° N
Lyric Theater (Cinema) — 27.7 mi, 006° N
Palmetto State Park (State Park) — 32.9 mi, 309° NW
Lake Texana (Recreation Area) — 35.0 mi, 118° SE
Palmetto Bend (Local Conservation Area) — 36.6 mi, 119° SE
CCC Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 45.7 mi, 198° S
Columbus Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 45.8 mi, 044° NE
Stafford Bank and Opera House (Theatre) — 46.7 mi, 052° NE
Tiger Stadium (Stadium) — 48.9 mi, 359° N
Showplace 3 (Cinema) — 52.3 mi, 097° E
Formosa-Tejano Wetlands Viewing Platform (Viewpoint) — 53.6 mi, 129° SE
Martin Luther Statue (Public Artwork) — 53.7 mi, 292° W
Bastrop State Park (State Park) — 54.6 mi, 355° N
CCC Water Fountain (Attraction) — 57.0 mi, 352° N
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 57.2 mi, 060° NE · 21k acres
Spring Lake (State Recreation Area) — 62.6 mi, 312° NW
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 63.7 mi, 146° SE · 298k acres
Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 69.4 mi, 170° S
Mad Island Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 76.8 mi, 122° SE

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