Fred Texas Map

About Fred, Texas

Fred is a locality in Tyler County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Fred is located at 30.5766°N, 94.1763°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77616.

Fred lies under a sky that often stretches in an unbroken, pale blue, a vast canvas over a landscape of subtle, earthy tones. It lies 21.5 miles north of Lumberton, TX (from Lumberton, TX: bearing 4°T), and is situated 15.7 miles north of Silsbee. The land around Fred is a gentle, undulating prairie, punctuated by the occasional cluster of hardy trees that seem to hold their ground against the prevailing winds. A mile to the east, George Lake gleams under the sun, a placid mirror reflecting the wide heavens, while the unassuming Franks Branch winds its way through the terrain, its presence a quiet murmur in the otherwise still air. To the northwest, the distant, low-slung outline of Bear Grass Ridge offers a faint promise of elevation, a soft curve against the horizon that speaks more of ancient, worn-down earth than of dramatic peaks. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a fragrance of sun-baked soil and sparse, resilient grasses that defines the character of this inland expanse. The history of Fred is tied to the broader narrative of settlement and resourcefulness that shaped this part of the state, a story often whispered in the rustle of dry leaves rather than proclaimed from grand monuments. Though inland and far from any coast, Fred finds itself within the boundaries of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a broader commitment to preservation, even in these terrestrial spaces. The local economy, like many in this region, has historically relied on a blend of agriculture and the quiet industry that supports rural life, a steady, unhurried pulse. The distinctive character of Fred is not in ostentatious landmarks, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet dignity of the land itself, a place where the vastness of the sky seems to lend perspective to the small, persistent lives lived beneath it.

About This Fred Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fred, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.576595, -94.176299. 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 Fred and Tyler County.

Detailed location data for Fred includes the ZIP code (77660), telephone area code (281), county seat of Tyler County (Woodville), 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 Fred is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.