Latexo Texas Map

About Latexo, Texas

Latexo is a locality in Houston County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 246. The population density is 146.7 people per km². Latexo is located at 31.3952°N, 95.4741°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75849.

Latexo, Texas, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle persistence of Sims Branch, a waterway that meanders through the terrain, its presence a subtle but constant murmur. It lies 27.0 miles south-southeast of Palestine, TX (from Palestine, TX: bearing 160°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north of Crockett. The land itself lies inland, far from any salty tang, its character defined by the broad, open skies and the fertile earth that stretches towards horizons punctuated by the distant, unassuming prominence of Gary Hill. Here, the air carries the scent of sun-baked soil and the green breath of nearby woodlands, a quiet invitation to observe the slow unfolding of day. Spring Creek Country Club Lake, a mere two miles distant, reflects the cerulean expanse, offering a placid counterpoint to the more organic flow of Sims Branch, and the entire area lies within the vast, protected embrace of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a profound respect for the natural world, even in this terrestrial setting. The history of Latexo is one of quiet growth, tied intrinsically to the agricultural bounty of its surroundings and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. For generations, the land has yielded its harvest, supporting a local economy that, while modest, has always found strength in its connection to the soil and the dependable flow of Sims Branch. This enduring relationship with the natural world is further underscored by the area’s inclusion within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a testament to the recognition of its ecological significance, even as the daily life of Latexo continues to revolve around the familiar rhythms of rural Texas. While grand pronouncements of historical events might be scarce, the true story of Latexo is written in the enduring presence of its families and the subtle, yet profound, beauty of its landscape.

About This Latexo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Latexo, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.395179, -95.474115. 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 Latexo and Houston County.

Detailed location data for Latexo includes the ZIP code (75849), telephone area code (903), county seat of Houston County (Crockett), and school district assignment (Latexo 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 Latexo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.