Fannin Texas Map

About Fannin, Texas

Fannin is a locality in Goliad County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Fannin is located at 28.6955°N, 97.2358°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77960.

Fannin lies in a broad, flat expanse, the sky above a vast, pale blue canvas that stretches to horizons defined by distant, low-lying scrub and the occasional cluster of live oaks. It lies 16.0 miles west-southwest of Victoria, TX (from Victoria, TX: bearing 242°T), and is situated 27.7 miles south of Cuero. The air here carries a dry warmth, a persistent hum of unseen insects a constant companion to the rustle of sparse grasses. To the west, the land dips subtly into Sand Hollow, a shallow depression that might hold water after a rare, heavy rain, but mostly remains a dusty testament to the region's arid disposition. Closer still, Payton Branch, a modest waterway, threads its way through the landscape, its banks lined with hardy vegetation that provides a whisper of green against the prevailing earth tones. The earth itself is a mix of fine, pale dust and scattered, sun-baked stones, a texture that crunches softly underfoot. The history of Fannin is etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of its people and their connection to the land, a story interwoven with the broader narrative of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, an unexpected designation for an inland locale that speaks to the intricate layers of stewardship and conservation that can encompass even seemingly ordinary countrysides. The local economy, a pragmatic blend of ranching and agriculture, relies on the resilience required to coax sustenance from this often-challenging environment. It’s a place where the days move with a deliberate, unhurried pace, marked by the slow arc of the sun and the predictable cycle of the seasons. The nearest named lake, Coleto Creek Cooling Pond, offers a stark, man-made contrast to the natural contours of the land, a reminder of the modern demands placed upon this ancient terrain.

About This Fannin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fannin, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.695549, -97.235824. 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 Fannin and Goliad County.

Detailed location data for Fannin includes the ZIP code (77905), telephone area code (409), county seat of Goliad County (Goliad), and school district assignment. 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 Fannin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.