Alma Texas Map

About Alma, Texas

Alma is a locality in Ellis County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 541. The population density is 33.1 people per km². Alma is located at 32.2854°N, 96.5461°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75119.

Alma rests on a broad, fertile plain, where the sky feels vast and the horizon a distant promise. It lies 13.9 miles north-north-west of Corsicana, TX (from Corsicana, TX: bearing 341°T), and is situated 5.5 miles east-south-east of Ennis. The land here is a study in subtle contours, the gentle swells and dips suggesting the slow, patient work of water and wind over countless seasons. Fields of grain, in their varying shades of green and gold depending on the time of year, stretch out like a patchwork quilt, broken only by the occasional cluster of sturdy oak trees that offer a brief, welcome respite from the sun's unwavering gaze. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy scent, tinged with the sweet perfume of wild blossoms that cling stubbornly to the roadside ditches. The quiet here is not an absence of sound, but a different kind of presence, a hum of insects, the rustle of dry grass, and the distant rumble of a passing truck, all blending into a singular, resonant note. The roots of Alma run deep into the agricultural heart of Texas, a place where farming has long dictated the rhythm of life and the shape of the landscape. For generations, the rich soil has yielded its bounty, supporting families and shaping the local economy around the cycles of planting and harvest. While modern machinery has streamlined many of the old ways, a connection to the land persists, a quiet pride in the work that sustains the community. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions in Alma; its character is found in the weathered barns, the well-maintained farmhouses, and the unpretentious storefronts that line its main street. The enduring spirit of Alma is one of resilience and quiet persistence, a testament to the enduring strength of those who have chosen to make their lives on this open, sun-drenched earth.

About This Alma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alma, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.285424, -96.546098. 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 Alma and Ellis County.

Detailed location data for Alma includes the ZIP code (75119), telephone area code (214, 469), county seat of Ellis County (Waxahachie), and school district assignment (Ennis 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 Alma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.