Nome Texas Map

About Nome, Texas

Nome is a locality in Jefferson County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 253. The population density is 107.7 people per km². Nome is located at 30.0358°N, 94.4244°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77629.

Nome rests under a wide, often brilliant Texas sky, a landscape painted in shades of ochre and faded green. It lies 19.6 miles west of Beaumont, TX (from Beaumont, TX: bearing 260°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south of Sour Lake. The terrain here is a subtle undulation, a gentle rise and fall of prairie that hints at ancient geological processes. To the west, the faint silhouette of Ross Ridge breaks the horizon, a muted presence rather than an imposing barrier. Cotton Creek, a ribbon of silver in the morning light, meanders through the vicinity, its banks fringed with hardy grasses and the occasional mesquite tree. The air itself carries a dry, earthy scent, especially potent after a rare rainfall, and the quality of light at dusk can transform the ordinary into something profoundly serene, casting long, painterly shadows across the land. The story of Nome is one of quiet resilience, a community shaped by the land and the currents of Texas history. While its proximity to the inland waters of The Sour Lakes suggests a connection to the region's natural springs, the economy of Nome has historically been tied to the cycles of agriculture and the enduring spirit of ranching, a tradition that still colors the local character. It is a place where the vastness of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, an unexpected designation for such an inland locale, serves as a silent, broad guardian, hinting at a deeper ecological significance than its immediate appearance suggests. The rhythm of life in Nome is unhurried, marked by the slow passage of seasons and the enduring connections of its inhabitants, a testament to a persistent human presence in this quiet corner of Texas.

About This Nome Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nome, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.03577, -94.424357. 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 Nome and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Nome includes the ZIP code (77629), telephone area code (281), county seat of Jefferson County (Beaumont), and school district assignment (Hardin-Jefferson 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 Nome is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.