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Denton Texas Map

Explore Denton, 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 Denton, Texas

How to Use This Denton, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Denton, 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 Denton.

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

Latitude	33.217449
Longitude	-97.141346
Population	139,869
Density	560.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	76201, 79510, 76207
Area Code	806, 817
County Seat	Denton
School District	Denton Independent School District

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About Denton, Texas

Denton is a locality in Denton County, Texas, United States. With a population of 139,869, Denton is a major urban centre in Texas. The population density is 560.5 people per km². Denton is located at 33.2174°N, 97.1413°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Denton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 76201, 79510, 76207.

Denton occupies a stretch of North Texas prairie where the earth flattens into a quiet expanse of black soil and stubborn grasses. It lies 5.8 miles northwest of Corinth, TX (from Corinth, TX: bearing 317°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-northwest of Highland Village. Pecan Creek carves a narrow, winding path through the landscape, its presence marked by the thick, dark silhouettes of trees that cling to the banks even during the long, dry heat of summer. Two miles away, the surface of Rayzor Lake catches the flat, golden light of late afternoon, reflecting the sky in a way that makes the horizon feel infinite. To the west, the distant rise of The Backbone breaks the monotony of the plain, appearing as a faint, jagged line of blue against the pale haze of the atmosphere. Wolff's Park offers a place to stand amidst the native flora, where the wind carries the scent of dry earth and the subtle, metallic tang of the coming evening.

Denton emerged from the raw potential of the frontier as settlers moved into the region to work the land and establish a permanent foothold. The early years were defined by the slow, difficult labor of clearing brush and building structures that could withstand the unrelenting sun and the sudden, violent storms that sweep across the plains. Over time, the settlement grew from a simple gathering of wooden frames into a place of substance, shaped by the people who arrived with little more than their tools and a desire for stability. The character of Denton was forged in those early days of toil, when the survival of the collective rested on the strength of the individual and the shared resolve to build something that would outlast the harshness of the environment.

Denton functions as an educational and economic anchor for the region, anchored by the substantial presence of major universities that draw thousands of students to its streets every year. These institutions serve as the primary engine for the local economy, fostering a cycle of innovation and intellectual pursuit that contrasts with the simple, utilitarian nature of the surrounding farmland. Infrastructure in Denton has expanded to accommodate this influx, with roads and civic services stretching outward to connect the academic centers with the growing residential neighborhoods. It is a place where the quiet hum of commerce and the focused energy of research institutions move in parallel, creating a steady, predictable rhythm that supports the needs of those who call Denton their own.

Denton fosters a distinct cultural identity, marked by a penchant for live music and independent art that flourishes despite the vast, open space surrounding it. The North Lakes Park Trail provides a deliberate path for those who seek movement through the landscape, offering a way to engage with the natural terrain on foot or by bicycle. While Denton lacks professional sports franchises of its own, the local university teams command a fierce and loyal following that fills the stadiums with a visceral, collective energy on game days. Famous individuals such as the singer Don Henley have roots here, carrying the influence of the Texas plains into a wider world of art and sound. Annual festivals draw crowds to the center of the grid, where the brick facades of historic buildings stand as a reminder of the quiet, persistent spirit that defines the life of the people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mounts-Wright House (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 116° SE
Lipscomb-Doggett House (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 204° SW
Scripture-Deavenport House (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 175° S
Denton Independent School District Stadium (Stadium) — 0.4 mi, 349° N
Shadow Garden (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 222° SW
Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 110° E
Sky Theater Planetarium (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 250° W
DCTA Rail Trail (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 103° E
Redbud Theater Complex (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 047° NE
Texas First Ladies Historic Costume Collection Museum (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 045° NE
Winspear Performance Hall (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 227° SW
North Lakes Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 325° NW
Explorium (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 323° NW
Water Works Park (Local Recreation) — 3.3 mi, 027° NE
CH Collins Stadium (Stadium) — 3.5 mi, 028° NE
Lewisville Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 5.0 mi, 175° S
Ray Roberts Lake State Park (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 057° NE
Lewisville Lake (Recreation Area) — 5.3 mi, 084° E
Corral (Viewpoint) — 14.7 mi, 022° N
Bob Jones Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 15.4 mi, 181° S
Gallery 19C (Gallery) — 16.3 mi, 187° S
Space Shuttle VR (Attraction) — 18.2 mi, 161° S
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth (Theme Park) — 18.2 mi, 162° S
The Real Unreal (Gallery) — 18.2 mi, 162° S
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (National Grassland) — 23.4 mi, 300° NW · 20k acres
Cedar Hill State Park (State Park) — 40.9 mi, 167° S
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 54.4 mi, 311° NW · 1,644 acres

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