Broaddus Texas Map

About Broaddus, Texas

Broaddus is a locality in San Augustine County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 390. The population density is 211.5 people per km². Broaddus is located at 31.3069°N, 94.2691°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75972.

Broaddus rests within the piney woods of East Texas, a landscape characterized by gently sloping terrain and a verdant, almost unbroken canopy of trees. It lies 27.2 miles east of Lufkin, TX (from Lufkin, TX: bearing 94°T), and is situated 18.3 miles east of Huntington. The air here often carries the subtle, resinous scent of pine needles, a constant reminder of the abundant Angelina National Forest, which lies just a few miles to the north. Caney Creek, a ribbon of dark water, meanders through the area, its banks often shaded by a dense undergrowth of ferns and young hardwoods. The land itself, while not dramatic, possesses a quiet, enduring beauty, its textures shifting from the soft loam beneath the trees to the firmer earth of the open spaces. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, filters through the dense foliage in shifting patterns, painting the forest floor with ephemeral gold. The history of Broaddus is intrinsically tied to the natural resources of its surroundings, a narrative shaped by logging and the subsequent development of industries that found footing in this East Texas locale. While the echoes of the timber trade still resonate, the present-day economy of Broaddus is also influenced by its proximity to Sam Rayburn Reservoir, a vast expanse of water that draws visitors for recreation. This connection to the water, though inland, offers a different kind of natural allure, a contrast to the deep woods. The entire region is also designated as part of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that, while geographically unusual for an inland area, speaks to a broader commitment to conservation and the preservation of natural heritage, even in the heart of the piney woods. This layered identity, where the forest meets the water and conservation ideals touch the practicalities of local life, gives Broaddus its distinctive character.

About This Broaddus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Broaddus, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.306855, -94.269088. 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 Broaddus and San Augustine County.

Detailed location data for Broaddus includes the ZIP code (75929), telephone area code (903), county seat of San Augustine County (San Augustine), and school district assignment (Broaddus 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 Broaddus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.