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Allen Texas Map

Explore Allen, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Allen, Texas

How to Use This Allen, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Allen, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Allen.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Allen
State	Texas (TX)
County	Collin County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	33.103174
Longitude	-96.67055
Population	104,627
Density	1530.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	75013, 75002
Area Code	214, 469, 972
County Seat	McKinney
School District	Allen Independent School District

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About Allen, Texas

Allen is a locality in Collin County, Texas, United States. With a population of 104,627, Allen is a major urban centre in Texas. The population density is 1530.2 people per km². Allen is located at 33.1032°N, 96.6706°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Allen is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 75013, 75002.

Allen occupies a broad, sun-drenched expanse of the North Texas plains where the horizon stretches wide and unobstructed under a vast, pale sky. It lies 4.4 miles south-southwest of Fairview, TX (from Fairview, TX: bearing 211°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-northeast of Plano. Cottonwood Creek meanders through the landscape, serving as a quiet artery that sustains the local flora and defines the gentle topography of the terrain. The air here holds a crisp, dry quality in the autumn months, while the late afternoon sun casts long, amber shadows across the open fields that characterize the region. Far to the west, the faint, hazy silhouette of Graham Point occasionally emerges against the evening light, providing a subtle contrast to the flat, fertile ground that Allen calls its own.

Allen traces its origins to the expansion of the railways during the late nineteenth century, which transformed a quiet agricultural outpost into a vital link for the surrounding region. The arrival of the iron rail accelerated the transition from scattered homesteads to a more cohesive settlement, driven by the industrious spirit of pioneers who saw potential in the dark, rich soil. Over the decades, the identity of Allen shifted from a modest depot stop into a suburban center, yet the echoes of those early days remain in the careful preservation of historic structures that anchor the modern grid. This evolution reflects the broader patterns of growth seen across the northern plains, where the ambition of the frontier eventually gave way to the structured convenience of the contemporary era.

Economic life in Allen thrives through a diversified landscape of corporate campuses, retail hubs, and a robust professional sector that draws talent from across the region. While the municipality does not host its own major university, the proximity to neighboring academic institutions ensures that a steady stream of skilled workers and researchers enriches the local labor pool. Infrastructure projects, such as the maintenance of the Hoblitzelle Park Trail, underscore a commitment to balancing commercial development with accessible public spaces. The daily rhythm of Allen is marked by the hum of modern industry and the steady flow of commuters navigating the well-planned arterial roads that connect the residential neighborhoods to the primary centers of commerce.

Cultural identity in Allen finds expression in a fervent devotion to scholastic sports, where the high school stadium often serves as the focal point for community gathering and regional pride. Residents frequently utilize the Recreation Hall for local events, fostering a sense of connection that defines the social fabric of the area. On weekends, families often migrate toward the banks of Lago Grande for leisure, enjoying the quiet stillness of the water that serves as a necessary reprieve from the pace of suburban life. While many notable figures in the arts and professional athletics have passed through these streets, the true character of Allen is found in the everyday interactions of its people, who maintain a steady, forward-looking perspective while honoring the distinct geography of their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Allen Cemetery (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 123° SE
Allen Station Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 046° NE
Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 329° NW
Allen Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 061° NE
First Methodist Church of Allen (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 161° S
Open Space (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 287° W
Allen Water Station (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 019° N
Ford Park West (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 141° SE
Dayspring Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 295° NW
Duck and Ducklings (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 219° SW
Allen Contemporary Theatre (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 099° E
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 191° S
Moviehouse & Eatery McKinney (Cinema) — 3.6 mi, 301° NW
Photo blind (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 040° NE
Play Street Museum (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 322° NW
Heritage Farmstead Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 211° SW
Last Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.2 mi, 026° NE
Collin County Central Museum at the Old Post Office (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 027° NE
Liberty Park Tank (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 215° SW
Thegallery8680 (Gallery) — 8.6 mi, 292° W
SP/N Gallery (Gallery) — 8.9 mi, 213° SW
Temoc (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 209° SW
Naaman Community (Historic Ruins) — 10.6 mi, 166° S
Crayola Experience (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 242° SW
Ray Roberts Lake State Park (State Park) — 22.5 mi, 295° NW
Caddo National Grassland (National Grassland) — 42.1 mi, 059° NE · 18k acres
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (National Grassland) — 51.4 mi, 292° W · 20k acres

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