Bristol Texas Map

About Bristol, Texas

Bristol is a locality in Ellis County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 649. The population density is 37.8 people per km². Bristol is located at 32.4615°N, 96.5700°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75119.

Bristol, Texas, unfolds as a study in rolling prairie, where the land seems to breathe with a quiet, persistent life. It lies 14.1 miles south-east of Lancaster, TX (from Lancaster, TX: bearing 130°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-north-east of Ennis. The horizon, a clean, unbroken line, often stretches to meet a sky that can shift from the tender blue of early morning to the bruised purples and oranges of a spectacular sunset, painting the scattered farmsteads and fields in hues of amber and rose. The soil, a rich, dark loam, yields to the persistent efforts of those who work it, supporting stands of mesquite and scattered oaks that offer a welcome, if sparse, shade. A tangible sense of space permeates Bristol, a feeling amplified by the wide-open vistas and the gentle slopes that characterize the terrain, hinting at the ancient geological forces that shaped this landscape. The history of Bristol is intertwined with the hardy spirit of Texas pioneers who first settled this fertile ground, drawn by the promise of agricultural prosperity. Early days saw cotton fields stretching as far as the eye could see, a testament to the region's agricultural bounty, and while farming remains a cornerstone, the economy of Bristol has diversified, with a growing number of residents finding work in nearby larger centers, commuting under that vast Texas sky. There's a subtle hum of commerce, a quiet industry that fuels the daily lives of its inhabitants, a rhythm dictated less by the ticking of clocks and more by the turning of seasons and the needs of the land. The few local landmarks, often modest but imbued with the weight of shared memory, stand as quiet markers in the ongoing story of Bristol.

About This Bristol Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bristol, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.461529, -96.56999. 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 Bristol and Ellis County.

Detailed location data for Bristol 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 Bristol is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.