Onalaska Texas Map

About Onalaska, Texas

Onalaska is a locality in Polk County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,210. The population density is 222.5 people per km². Onalaska is located at 30.8057°N, 95.1163°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77360.

Onalaska rests on the edge of Texas's Piney Woods, a region where the land breathes a humid, green quietude. It lies 26.4 miles east-northeast of Huntsville, TX (from Huntsville, TX: bearing 77°T), and is situated 10.1 miles northwest of West Livingston. The terrain here is a gentle, fertile expanse, characterized by the subtle rise and fall of wooded slopes that cradle the nearby waters of Lake Livingston. Caney Creek, a ribbon of flowing water, weaves its path a mile from the heart of Onalaska, contributing to the pervasive dampness that nourishes the thick canopy of trees. The air, especially in the lingering hours of the afternoon, carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a testament to the region's persistent moisture. The sky above often wears a soft, diffused light, filtered through the leaves, lending a serene, almost sacred quality to the landscape. Historically, Onalaska's story is intertwined with the exploitation and appreciation of its natural resources, particularly timber. The local economy, while still touched by the echoes of logging and sawmills, has found new footing in the burgeoning tourism drawn to the vastness of Lake Livingston, a significant reservoir for recreation. This proximity to the lake means life in Onalaska moves at a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the water's allure, with fishing and boating forming a significant part of the community's leisure and, for some, livelihood. The town also falls within the protected boundaries of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a remarkable designation that speaks to a broader, perhaps even unexpected, ecological significance for this inland Texas locality, hinting at a deeper connection to conservation and the natural world than its immediate surroundings might suggest.

About This Onalaska Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Onalaska, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.805746, -95.116326. 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 Onalaska and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Onalaska includes the ZIP code (77360), telephone area code (713, 832), county seat of Polk County (Livingston), and school district assignment (Onalaska 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 Onalaska is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.