Tatum Texas Map

About Tatum, Texas

Tatum is a locality in Rusk County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,435. The population density is 156.0 people per km². Tatum is located at 32.3160°N, 94.5166°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75691.

Tatum rests in the eastern reaches of Texas, where the landscape softens into a gentle undulation of piney woods and scattered clearings. It lies 18.0 miles south-southwest of Marshall, TX (from Marshall, TX: bearing 209°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-southeast of Lake Cherokee. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles, a subtle perfume that mingles with the earthy aroma of damp soil, especially after a rain. Tatum Creek, a modest ribbon of water, meanders nearby, its banks often fringed with the hardy green of native grasses and the occasional flash of a dragonfly's wing. Beyond the immediate vicinity of Tatum, the land rises and falls in a manner that suggests the distant, muted presence of The Sand Hills, a subtle shaping of the horizon rather than a dramatic prominence. The sky overhead is vast and often a brilliant, cloud-flecked blue, a fitting canvas for the slow unfolding of days in this part of the state. The roots of Tatum are entwined with the agricultural heritage of East Texas, a legacy still visible in the surrounding farmland where crops of corn and soybeans often stretch towards the horizon. The discovery of oil in the region, however, injected a more dynamic element into Tatum's economy, bringing with it a steady flow of workers and a characteristic boom-and-bust rhythm that has shaped its character over decades. This industrious spirit is balanced by a deep appreciation for the natural world, evident in the proximity of Martin Creek Lake State Park, a popular escape for those seeking the quietude of the woods and the cool embrace of the water at Doc Young Pond, a mere two miles away. The trails within Martin Creek Lake State Park offer a peaceful way to experience the local flora, a testament to the enduring connection between the people of Tatum and the land they inhabit.

About This Tatum Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tatum, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.315989, -94.516591. 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 Tatum and Rusk County.

Detailed location data for Tatum includes the ZIP code (75691), telephone area code (903), county seat of Rusk County (Henderson), and school district assignment (Tatum 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 Tatum is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.