Yantis Texas Map

About Yantis, Texas

Yantis is a locality in Wood County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 353. The population density is 80.5 people per km². Yantis is located at 32.9304°N, 95.5750°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75497.

Yantis rests in the East Texas Piney Woods, a landscape painted in broad strokes of deep green and sun-drenched earth. It lies 14.5 miles south of Sulphur Springs, TX (from Sulphur Springs, TX: bearing 174°T), and is situated 19.1 miles north-northwest of Mineola. Rolling terrain, softened by the enduring presence of tall pines and scattered oaks, gives way to the gentle undulations of the land, a place where the air itself seems to hold the scent of damp soil and pine needles. The sky above Yantis often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses of blue, punctuated by the slow drift of puffy white clouds, and as evening approaches, it bleeds into hues of rose and amethyst, casting a warm, ephemeral glow over the quiet countryside. The history of Yantis is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that frame it, a narrative woven from the threads of early settlers drawn to the fertile soil and abundant timber. This corner of East Texas, though not a hub of industry in the grander sense, thrives on a quiet self-sufficiency, its economy sustained by agriculture and a proud independence. Local businesses, often family-run, form the backbone of daily life, fostering a sense of enduring connection and shared endeavor. Yantis maintains a distinctive character, a place where the pace of life allows for thoughtful reflection and where the simple beauty of the natural world remains a constant, calming presence.

About This Yantis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yantis, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.930399, -95.574956. 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 Yantis and Wood County.

Detailed location data for Yantis includes the ZIP code (75497), telephone area code (972, 469), county seat of Wood County (Quitman), and school district assignment (Yantis 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 Yantis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.