Cedar Hill Texas Map

About Cedar Hill, Texas

Cedar Hill is a locality in Dallas County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 48,879. The population density is 523.7 people per km². Cedar Hill is located at 32.5885°N, 96.9561°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75104.

Cedar Hill rises from the gently rolling terrain of Dallas County, a place where the broad Texan sky feels particularly vast. It lies 5.2 miles south-south-west of Duncanville, TX (from Duncanville, TX: bearing 212°T), and is situated 5.8 miles west of DeSoto. The landscape here is a study in subtle contrasts: verdant pockets of oak and cedar, remnants of the Cross Timbers, give way to more open expanses where the sun-baked earth shows through. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy scent, tinged with the faintest whisper of pine. These hills, though not towering, offer a welcome break from the flatness of the surrounding Blackland Prairie, their slopes etched with the slow work of wind and water, creating a sense of ancient patience. Even in the heat of summer, there's a quiet resilience in the way the trees cling to the soil, their shadows stretching long and cool across the land. This has been a place of gathering and sustenance for generations. Long before it bore its current name, Indigenous peoples traversed these lands, drawn by the natural resources and the strategic advantage of the higher ground. Cedar Hill’s economy, once rooted in agriculture and timber, now thrives on a diverse base, with a growing presence in retail and service industries, yet the echoes of its agrarian past are still felt in the occasional roadside farm stand and the enduring connection to the land. The presence of Joe Pool Lake, a significant local landmark, has added a recreational dimension, drawing visitors for water sports and fishing, and its shimmering surface often reflects the deep, burnished hues of sunset, a daily spectacle that imbues Cedar Hill with a unique, enduring beauty.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cedar Hill, 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 Cedar Hill and Dallas County.

Detailed location data for Cedar Hill includes the ZIP code (79241), telephone area code (806, 214, 469), county seat of Dallas County (Dallas), and school district assignment (Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.