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Carrollton Texas Map

Explore Carrollton, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Carrollton, Texas

How to Use This Carrollton, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Carrollton, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Carrollton.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Carrollton
State	Texas (TX)
County	Dallas County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	32.989386
Longitude	-96.89994
Population	133,434
Density	1405.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	75006, 75007, 75011, 75010
Area Code	214, 469, 972
County Seat	Dallas
School District	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District

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About Carrollton, Texas

Carrollton is a locality in Dallas County, Texas, United States. With a population of 133,434, Carrollton is a major urban centre in Texas. The population density is 1405.5 people per km². Carrollton is located at 32.9894°N, 96.8999°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Carrollton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 75006, 75007, 75011.

Carrollton occupies a broad, sun-drenched expanse of the North Texas plains, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky maintains a vast, open clarity. It lies 1.9 miles north of Farmers Branch, TX (from Farmers Branch, TX: bearing 10°T), and is situated 8.8 miles southeast of Lewisville. The land is defined by a subtle, tectonic patience, characterized by flat stretches of earth punctuated by the gentle rise of Chalk Hill in the distance. Water moves through the landscape with quiet purpose, notably through Perry Branch, which carves a modest path through the local topography, while the expansive waters of Lake Lewisville wait just eight miles to the north. At dusk, the light here turns a pale, dusty gold, illuminating the long grasses and the sturdy, resilient oaks that have adapted to the temperamental shifts between dry heat and sudden, soaking rains.

Carrollton traces its origins to the mid-nineteenth century, when settlers drawn by the promise of fertile blackland prairie soil established a modest farming community along the banks of local waterways. These early inhabitants built their lives around the cycles of the harvest, constructing humble dwellings that eventually laid the foundation for a more interconnected grid of commerce and social life. The rhythmic clatter of the railroad eventually arrived, tethering Carrollton to the industrial ambitions of the burgeoning region and transforming the quiet agrarian settlement into a hub of transit and exchange. This historical evolution remains etched in the quiet preservation of older structures, which stand as silent observers to the steady, methodical expansion of the surrounding neighborhood blocks.

Carrollton functions today as a significant center for regional commerce, housing a diverse array of businesses ranging from manufacturing and logistics to specialized professional services. The economy finds its strength in the logistical advantages of its position, supported by a dense web of infrastructure that connects local enterprises to the broader metropolitan corridor. While the town does not house large universities within its own boundaries, it maintains a robust focus on educational attainment, serving as a gateway for students pursuing technical and academic excellence in nearby institutions. Daily life here is characterized by the steady, industrious hum of activity, where the professional pace is tempered by the deliberate, unhurried maintenance of public spaces like Gravley Park, which offers a quiet respite for those seeking a moment of stillness amidst the work week.

Carrollton cultivates a cultural character defined by its community-oriented events and a deep appreciation for the shared outdoors, often seen in the weekend throngs traversing the Elm Fork Nature Preserve Trail. The local spirit thrives during seasonal festivals that bring residents together to celebrate the specific traditions of the region, emphasizing a common identity that values both progress and the preservation of natural beauty. While the major professional sports teams of the broader region draw thousands of spectators to massive stadiums elsewhere, the true pulse of local life is felt in the high school arenas and the quiet, recreational gatherings held under the Texas sun. The landscape remains a constant companion to the people who live here, offering a sense of place that is unadorned, reliable, and deeply connected to the earth.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Carrollton Public Library (Landmark) — 1.7 mi, 118° SE
Josey Ranch Sports Complex (Stadium) — 1.8 mi, 135° SE
Carrollton Greenbelt Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.1 mi, 131° SE
Addison Airport (Landmark) — 3.7 mi, 111° E
Sandy Lake Amusement Park (Theme Park) — 4.4 mi, 139° SE
Elm Fork Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.4 mi, 328° NW
Farmers Branch Historical Park (Historic Site) — 7.9 mi, 189° S
McInnish Park (Nature Reserve) — 8.3 mi, 184° S
Dallas Museum of Art (Museum) — 15.1 mi, 159° S
Trinity River Audubon Center (Nature Reserve) — 27.6 mi, 152° SE
Nob Hill Greenbelt (Local Recreation) — 0.0 mi, 327° NW
Greenbelt Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 044° NE
Korean Texans (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 249° W
Timber Creek Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 308° NW
Ward Steenson Dedication Plaque (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 133° SE
Veteran's Memorial Plaza (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 166° S
The Shepherdess (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 181° S
Indian Creek Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 289° W
A W Perry Homestead Museum (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 174° S
Pocket Sandwich Theatre (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 191° S
Plaza Arts Center (Theatre) — 2.7 mi, 190° S
Tom Landry Stadium (Stadium) — 3.8 mi, 095° E
Vivian Field Stadium (Stadium) — 4.3 mi, 174° S
Lewisville Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 4.5 mi, 342° N
Margo Manning Casting & Acting Studio (Arts Centre) — 4.7 mi, 114° SE
Roberta Masciarelli Sustainable Artworks (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 115° SE
Crayola Experience (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 053° NE
Lewisville Lake (Recreation Area) — 5.5 mi, 347° N
Ray Roberts Lake State Park (State Park) — 18.6 mi, 337° NW
Cedar Hill State Park (State Park) — 24.4 mi, 190° S

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