Yorktown Texas Map

About Yorktown, Texas

Yorktown is a locality in DeWitt County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,720. The population density is 444.0 people per km². Yorktown is located at 28.9811°N, 97.5028°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78164.

Yorktown rests in a landscape of subtle, rolling plains, where the earth, a rich, sun-baked loam, exhales the scent of dry grasses and distant mesquite. It lies 32.5 miles west-north-west of Victoria, TX (from Victoria, TX: bearing 292°T), and is situated 15.1 miles west-south-west of Cuero. The sky here is a vast, unblemished dome, often painted with the fierce blush of sunset that lingers long after the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, skeletal shadows from the sparse live oaks. The air itself carries a certain stillness, broken only by the hum of insects and the occasional, far-off bark of a dog, a quiet testament to the slow, steady breath of this South Texas country. The very character of Yorktown seems etched not in stone, but in the patient unfolding of seasons, each one leaving its indelible mark on the land and its inhabitants. The history of Yorktown is one of agricultural perseverance, its economy long tethered to the bounty of the land, particularly cotton and cattle. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil, established a community that has weathered economic shifts with a quiet resilience, much like the hardy native grasses that reclaim forgotten fields. While grand monuments are few, the enduring spirit of its people, a blend of German and Czech heritage, is evident in the strong sense of community and the preservation of traditions. The presence of the San Antonio River, though not a roaring thoroughfare, offers a ribbon of verdant life, a contrast to the broader, drier expanses, and hints at the water's historical importance in sustaining life and settlement in this arid, yet beautiful, corner of Texas.

About This Yorktown Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Yorktown, 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 Yorktown and DeWitt County.

Detailed location data for Yorktown includes the ZIP code (78164), telephone area code (210), county seat of DeWitt County (Cuero), and school district assignment (Yorktown 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 Yorktown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.