Quitman Texas Map

About Quitman, Texas

Quitman is a locality in Wood County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,420. The population density is 474.2 people per km². Quitman is located at 32.7960°N, 95.4511°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75783.

Quitman lies in the eastern reaches of Texas, where the dense, verdant embrace of the Piney Woods begins to soften. It lies 25.2 miles south-southeast of Sulphur Springs, TX (from Sulphur Springs, TX: bearing 160°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-northeast of Mineola. The land here is a study in subtle shifts, a gentle undulation of sandy loam and clay, often veiled in the hazy, diffused light characteristic of humid summers. Towering pines, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze, stand sentinel over a landscape dotted with the darker, more stoic forms of oak and hickory. Creeks, their waters stained the color of weak tea by tannins from fallen leaves, meander through the woods, their banks often thick with ferns and the resilient green of undergrowth. The air itself carries a damp, earthy fragrance, a constant reminder of the deep, fertile soil that sustains this corner of the state. The history of Quitman is as deeply rooted as the ancient pines that surround it. Founded in the mid-19th century, its early economy was largely agrarian, focused on timber and cotton, the latter a crop that once defined much of the South. The railroad’s arrival brought a surge of growth, connecting this isolated pocket to the wider world and fostering a spirit of enterprise that still flickers in the town’s modest commercial center. Today, while agriculture and timber remain important, Quitman has found a new identity in its quiet resilience and the enduring warmth of its people. The town square, with its weathered brick buildings and the stately presence of the Wood County Courthouse, serves as a gathering point, a place where stories are shared and the unhurried pace of life is a gentle, constant rhythm.

About This Quitman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Quitman, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.79596, -95.451064. 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 Quitman and Wood County.

Detailed location data for Quitman includes the ZIP code (75783), telephone area code (903), county seat of Wood County (Quitman), and school district assignment (Quitman 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 Quitman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.