Oakhurst Texas Map

About Oakhurst, Texas

Oakhurst is a locality in San Jacinto County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 266. The population density is 84.6 people per km². Oakhurst is located at 30.7371°N, 95.3161°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77359.

Oakhurst rests in a landscape of gentle undulations, where the air carries the humid breath of the nearby Sam Houston National Forest, a vast expanse of whispering pines and ancient oaks. It lies 14.0 miles east of Huntsville, TX (from Huntsville, TX: bearing 86°T), and is situated 18.9 miles west of West Livingston. The land here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, punctuated by the silvery ribbon of Deans Creek as it meanders through the terrain, its banks often dappled with sunlight filtering through the leafy canopy. To the west, the distant, hazy outline of Scott Ridge offers a subtle, low-slung horizon, a reminder of the broader geological story of this region, while the closer, more intimate presence of Jameson Lake, a mere five miles away, reflects the wide Texas sky. The very soil feels alive, a rich loam promising sustenance to the tenacious flora that thrives under the generous sun. Oakhurst's history is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its people and the enduring spirit of its local economy, long tied to the bounty of the surrounding woodlands and the fertile earth. For generations, the lumber and timber industries have been a steady heartbeat, shaping the town's character and providing livelihoods. More recently, a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Oakhurst has begun to draw visitors, seeking solace and adventure along the Green Loop Trail and the tranquil shores of Jameson Lake, hinting at a future where ecotourism might join agriculture and forestry as pillars of its prosperity. This protected area, the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, while seemingly distant from any ocean, paradoxically underscores the profound interconnectedness of all natural systems, a concept that resonates in the quiet stewardship of this inland haven.

About This Oakhurst Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakhurst, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.737136, -95.316052. 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 Oakhurst and San Jacinto County.

Detailed location data for Oakhurst includes the ZIP code (77359), telephone area code (713, 832), county seat of San Jacinto County (Coldspring), and school district assignment (Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated 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 Oakhurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.