Ore City Texas Map

About Ore City, Texas

Ore City is a locality in Upshur County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 851. The population density is 172.5 people per km². Ore City is located at 32.8001°N, 94.7208°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75683.

Ore City, Texas, lies cradled by the East Texas Piney Woods, a region where the air itself seems to carry the scent of damp earth and the resinous breath of towering pines. It lies 20.7 miles north of Longview, TX (from Longview, TX: bearing 3°T), and is situated 13.8 miles east-northeast of Gilmer. The landscape here is a gentle undulation of soft, sandy loam, a fertile cradle for the abundant vegetation that defines the area. Cypress knees, gnarled like ancient knuckles, guard the slow-moving creeks that thread through the dense woodlands, their waters reflecting a sky often softened by a hazy, diffused light. The trees, a mix of loblolly and shortleaf pine, create a cathedral-like canopy, dappling the forest floor with shifting patterns of emerald and shadow, a quiet testament to nature's enduring artistry. The history of Ore City is intrinsically tied to the rich iron ore deposits that once fueled its founding, a legacy whispered in the names of its streets and the weathered bones of abandoned mining structures. While the ore has long since been depleted, the spirit of industriousness lingers, now channeled into a more diversified local economy. Timber remains a vital component, with sawmills humming a steady, resonant tune, and the nearby waters of Lake O' the Pines offer a different kind of bounty, drawing anglers and weekenders seeking respite. The pace of life in Ore City is unhurried, a gentle ebb and flow that allows for neighborly conversations on front porches and the quiet contemplation of a sky that, at dusk, bleeds into hues of rose and lavender, a painterly farewell to the day.

About This Ore City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ore City, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.800135, -94.720763. 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 Ore City and Upshur County.

Detailed location data for Ore City includes the ZIP code (75683), telephone area code (903), county seat of Upshur County (Gilmer), and school district assignment (Ore City 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 Ore City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.