Yancey Texas Map

About Yancey, Texas

Yancey is a locality in Medina County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 23. The population density is 17.0 people per km². Yancey is located at 29.1394°N, 99.1450°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78886.

Yancey unfolds across a landscape shaped by the subtle curves of the land, where the West Tehuacana Creek traces its meandering path, its waters reflecting the vast Texas sky. It lies 39.0 miles east of Uvalde, TX (from Uvalde, TX: bearing 97°T), and is situated 17.3 miles north of Pearsall. The terrain here is a study in gentle transitions, a mosaic of prairie grasses that shimmer with an almost liquid gold under the high sun, punctuated by clusters of hardy oaks that offer a welcome, dappled shade. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a perfume of sun-baked earth and resilient vegetation, a palpable stillness that seems to absorb the distant hum of life. To the west, the land begins its slow, almost imperceptible rise, hinting at the distant, grander formations of the Edwards Plateau. The history of Yancey is as deeply rooted as the mesquite trees that dot its fields, a testament to generations who have found sustenance and a way of life in this quiet corner of Texas. The local economy, historically tied to the land, now navigates the currents of a changing world, with a resilient spirit that echoes the enduring nature of the region. Yancey is also intrinsically part of the immense, protected expanse of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that underscores a commitment to preserving the delicate ecological balance of this inland territory, a paradox of oceanic preservation for a landlocked place. This unique stewardship imbues the very soil and sky of Yancey with a sense of profound, quiet guardianship, a responsibility felt in the unhurried cadence of daily life and the deep respect for the natural world that surrounds it.

About This Yancey Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yancey, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.139407, -99.145036. 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 Yancey and Medina County.

Detailed location data for Yancey includes the ZIP code (78886), telephone area code (512, 830), county seat of Medina County (Hondo), and school district assignment (Hondo 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 Yancey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.