Carrollton Texas Map

About Carrollton, Texas

Carrollton is a locality in Dallas County, Texas, United States. With a population of 133,740, Carrollton is a major urban centre in Texas. The population density is 1398.2 people per km². Carrollton is located at 32.9537°N, 96.8903°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75007.

Carrollton, Texas, unfurls across a landscape gently shaped by the Trinity River's watershed, its terrain a subtle tapestry of rolling plains and modest elevations that catch the wide Texas sky. It lies 1.9 miles north of Farmers Branch, TX (from Farmers Branch, TX: bearing 10°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-east of Lewisville. Once part of the fertile Blackland Prairie, the land here has long supported agriculture, its rich soil a quiet hum beneath the surface of modern development. The economy of Carrollton, initially rooted in farming and ranching, has blossomed into a vibrant mix of technology, manufacturing, and retail, a testament to its adaptable spirit and strategic position within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The air, especially in the early mornings, often carries a clean, earthy scent, a lingering whisper of the fields that once dominated the horizon. This blend of natural heritage and burgeoning industry defines the very essence of Carrollton. The cultural character of Carrollton is a lively mosaic, reflecting a diverse populace drawn to its accessible urban amenities and suburban tranquility. While no single dominant landmark defines its skyline, the city boasts a network of well-maintained parks and recreational areas, including the Rosemeade Recreation Center, offering spaces for community gathering and outdoor pursuits. Carrollton is home to the University of West Georgia, a significant institution shaping the intellectual landscape of the region, and its residents follow the Dallas Cowboys with a fervent, if sometimes distant, loyalty. The city hosts a variety of annual events, from summer festivals to holiday parades, fostering a strong sense of local pride and shared experience, a rhythm that pulses through its streets.

About This Carrollton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Carrollton, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Carrollton and Dallas County.

Detailed location data for Carrollton includes the ZIP code (75006), telephone area code (214, 469, 972), county seat of Dallas County (Dallas), and school district assignment (Carrollton-Farmers Branch 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 Carrollton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.