Blue Ridge Texas Map

About Blue Ridge, Texas

Blue Ridge is a locality in Collin County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,104. The population density is 347.7 people per km². Blue Ridge is located at 33.2979°N, 96.4017°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75424.

Blue Ridge lies under a vast Texas sky, a place where the land gently rolls, not dramatically, but with a subtle give and take that suggests ancient, patient forces. It lies 9.9 miles north-east of Princeton, TX (from Princeton, TX: bearing 34°T), and is situated 9.2 miles east-south-east of Anna. The soil, a rich, loamy tapestry, supports a scattering of mature trees, their branches reaching wide like outstretched arms, offering dappled shade to the quiet roads. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a peculiar warmth, a soft, golden light that seems to linger, bathing the landscape in a tranquil hue. The character of Blue Ridge is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a slow, steady pulse. The history of Blue Ridge is tied to the fertile lands and the agricultural spirit that once defined this corner of Collin County. For generations, the earth yielded its bounty, fueling a local economy deeply rooted in farming and ranching, a legacy that still whispers in the rustle of tall grasses. While the economic landscape has broadened, the ingrained sense of community, built upon shared harvests and neighborly support, remains a distinctive hallmark of Blue Ridge. You can still sense the enduring spirit of those who first settled this place, their determination etched not in grand monuments, but in the very character of the land itself, a quiet testament to resilience.

About This Blue Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blue Ridge, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.297891, -96.40165. 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 Blue Ridge and Collin County.

Detailed location data for Blue Ridge includes the ZIP code (76661), telephone area code (325, 972, 469), county seat of Collin County (McKinney), and school district assignment (Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.