Allison Texas Map

About Allison, Texas

Allison is a locality in Wise County, Texas, United States. Allison is located at 33.2665°N, 97.4267°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79003.

Allison unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling plains, where the horizon stretches wide under a vast Texas sky. It lies 17.3 miles west-north-west of Denton, TX (from Denton, TX: bearing 282°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east-north-east of Decatur. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, a patchwork of cultivated fields and open pasture dotted with the occasional cluster of live oaks, their branches gnarled and reaching like ancient hands. The air itself, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy scent, tinged with the faintest whisper of distant woodsmoke. The houses, often modest and well-kept, seem to settle into the terrain, their roofs a warm terracotta against the pale blue of the heavens, reflecting a quiet, grounded existence. The story of Allison is tied to the rich soil and the westward expansion that shaped so much of this region. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the fertile land, its economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with cotton and cattle forming the backbone of local livelihoods. While larger industries may pass it by, this quiet corner of Wise County retains a distinct character, a place where the pace of life allows for the slow unfolding of days and the enduring connections between neighbors. The old general store, still standing on the main street, serves as a quiet monument to a time when such places were the very heart of community, a place where news was exchanged as readily as goods.

About This Allison Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Allison, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.266506, -97.42669. 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 Allison and Wise County.

Detailed location data for Allison includes the ZIP code (76462), telephone area code (817, 806), county seat of Wise County (Decatur), and school district assignment (Fort Elliott Consolidated 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 Allison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.