Drax North Yorkshire Map

About Drax

Drax breathes a quiet dignity, a place where the land itself seems to hold a patient memory. It lies 7.7 km west-south-west of Howden (from Howden: bearing 256°T, OS grid SE 673 263), and is situated north-west of Newland village. The fields surrounding Drax unfold in broad, gentle swathes, often catching the low, golden light of afternoon and lending a serene, almost pastoral quality to the air. Historically, the agricultural bounty of this region has long defined the character of Drax, its fortunes tied to the fertile soil and the bounty it yields. The very air here can carry the scent of freshly turned earth and ripening crops, a subtle perfume that speaks of enduring connection to the land. Though not a grand edifice, the local church stands as a steadfast sentinel, its stone weathered by seasons and its spire a quiet marker against the expansive Yorkshire sky.

About This Drax Map Page

Explore Drax, North Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.728906, -0.981010. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.