Keno Texas Map

About Keno, Texas

Keno is a locality in Liberty County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Keno is located at 30.3905°N, 95.0608°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75551.

Keno exists as a quiet pocket of East Texas, its landscape defined by the gentle, almost imperceptible swell of the terrain, a subtle undulation that hints at the ancient geological forces at play. It lies 18.6 miles north-northeast of New Caney, TX (from New Caney, TX: bearing 29°T), and is situated 3.7 miles north-northeast of Cleveland. The air here carries the humid breath of the piney woods, a pervasive scent that mingles with the earthy fragrance of damp soil and decaying leaves. Towering pines, their needles a deep, somber green, form a dense canopy overhead, allowing only dappled shafts of sunlight to pierce the gloom and paint fleeting patterns on the forest floor. The nearby Tarkington Bayou, a slow-moving ribbon of dark water, meanders through the landscape, its banks often fringed with reeds and the occasional moss-draped cypress, a silent witness to the passage of seasons. To the west, the land begins to rise towards the modest prominence of Indian Ridge, a geological feature that breaks the otherwise flat expanse, its crest often shrouded in a soft, hazy light, especially as the sun begins its descent. The history of Keno is intrinsically linked to the natural resources that have long defined this region. It’s a place where the economy has historically been tied to the bounty of the land and the flow of its waterways. While not a bustling hub, Keno and its surrounding environs have seen generations of families drawn to the fertile soil and the opportunities presented by the timber industry. More recently, the discovery and extraction of oil have added another layer to its economic character, bringing a transient population and shifting the familiar cadence of daily life. The vastness of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, an unexpected designation for this inland locale, suggests a broader conservation ethos that extends beyond its immediate borders, hinting at a commitment to preserving the natural heritage of this unique corner of Texas, a heritage that includes the nearby Gator Pond, a small, still body of water where the calls of unseen creatures echo in the twilight.

About This Keno Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Keno, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.390485, -95.060767. 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 Keno and Liberty County.

Detailed location data for Keno includes the ZIP code (77327), telephone area code (713, 832, 972), county seat of Liberty County (Liberty), 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 Keno is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.