Cuero Texas Map

About Cuero, Texas

Cuero is a locality in DeWitt County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,165. The population density is 479.2 people per km². Cuero is located at 29.0939°N, 97.2892°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77954.

Cuero displays a landscape defined by the quiet endurance of the Texas prairie, where the horizon stretches wide under an expansive and often amber-tinted sky. It lies 26.4 miles northwest of Victoria, TX (from Victoria, TX: bearing 319°T), and is situated 15.7 miles south-southwest of Yoakum. The terrain is marked by gentle gradients that lead toward the subtle depression of Crittendon Hollow, located a few miles from the primary settlement. Water shapes the immediate surroundings through the flow of Gohlke Creek, which sustains the greenery found within the nearby Municipal Park. Residents often gather at the edges of City of Cuero Lake, a reflective expanse that catches the dimming light of late afternoon. Far off to the northwest, the distant profile of Windy Hill provides a faint, static anchor to the otherwise fluid lines of the regional plains. Cuero emerged from the ambitions of settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of these fertile, inland soils. The local economy maintains a steady pulse driven by the traditions of ranching and the persistent demands of the oil and gas industry. Grain silos and processing facilities serve as industrial sentinels, marking the town’s role as a long-standing center for regional trade and commerce. Over the decades, the community has balanced these heavy industrial roots with a cautious approach toward modernization, preserving the structures that represent its early development. The pace of life here is dictated by the seasonal cycles of the fields and the steady operation of local businesses. Cuero carries a distinct cultural identity, most notably celebrated through its annual Turkeyfest, an event that draws visitors to honor the town's peculiar and storied history with the poultry industry. The architecture of the historic downtown area reflects the pride of earlier generations, featuring brick facades that have weathered many decades of heat and wind. Among those who have walked these streets, the legendary musician Robert Johnson is famously associated with his early recordings made in the area, a detail that adds a layer of blues-inflected mystery to the local narrative. Public gatherings often center on the shared traditions of the region, where the gravity of the past informs the daily interactions of the populace. Throughout the year, the atmosphere remains grounded in a quiet, pragmatic resilience that defines the spirit of the inhabitants.

About This Cuero Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cuero, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.093865, -97.289157. 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 Cuero and DeWitt County.

Detailed location data for Cuero includes the ZIP code (77954), telephone area code (409), county seat of DeWitt County (Cuero), and school district assignment (Cuero 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 Cuero is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.