Panola Texas Map

About Panola, Texas

Panola is a locality in Panola County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Panola is located at 32.3579°N, 94.0913°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75685.

Panola rests in the gentle embrace of East Texas, where the air, thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, seems to hum with an ancient stillness. It lies 20.6 miles southeast of Marshall, TX (from Marshall, TX: bearing 129°T), and is situated 9.1 miles southwest of Greenwood. Here, the landscape unfurls in a soft, verdant expanse, a mosaic of towering Loblolly pines, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze, interspersed with scattered stands of oak and the occasional flash of vibrant wildflower. The land itself possesses a yielding character, a subtle undulation that guides the winding roads and cradles the small creeks, their waters reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the dense canopy. This is a place where the very ground feels alive, breathing with the slow, steady pulse of the natural world, and the twilight sky often bleeds into a bruised, luminous purple, a fleeting masterpiece painted across the horizon. The history of Panola is as layered as the rich, dark soil beneath its feet, a story woven from threads of early settlement and agricultural endeavor. For generations, the economy of Panola has been tethered to the land, its bounty harvested through the cultivation of cotton and timber, industries that shaped its early character and continue to echo in the weathered facades of its older buildings. While the echoes of a more agrarian past are still palpable, a modern industriousness has also taken root, a quiet determination to thrive in the present. Travelers passing through Panola often remark on the unhurried pace of life, a gentle rhythm that allows for contemplation and connection, a distinct departure from the clamor of larger cities, fostering a sense of enduring community.

About This Panola Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Panola, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.357935, -94.091299. 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 Panola and Panola County.

Detailed location data for Panola includes the ZIP code (75639), telephone area code (903), county seat of Panola County (Carthage), and school district assignment. 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 Panola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.