Detroit Texas Map

About Detroit, Texas

Detroit is a locality in Red River County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 573. The population density is 133.1 people per km². Detroit is located at 33.6615°N, 95.2666°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75436.

Detroit, Texas, unfolds under a vast East Texas sky, a place where the land itself seems to hum with a quiet, enduring spirit. It lies 60.6 miles north-east of Greenville, TX (from Greenville, TX: bearing 53°T), and is situated 6.9 miles east of Blossom. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of pine and oak, give way to fertile bottoms that cradle meandering creeks, their banks often fringed with the silver shimmer of willows. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and sun-baked pine needles, a fragrance that clings to everything. In the early evening, as the sun begins its slow descent, the light softens, casting long, golden shadows across the fields and painting the clouds in hues of rose and lavender, a painterly farewell to the day. The character of Detroit is one of quiet resilience, a community that has weathered seasons of change with a steadfast gaze fixed on the horizon. The history of Detroit is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the spirit of enterprise that characterized this region of Red River County. Once a bustling railroad town, its fortunes ebbed and flowed with the iron horse, its economy shifting from agriculture, particularly cotton and timber, to more diversified pursuits. Though the grand depots of yesteryear may be gone, a sense of that industrious past lingers in the weathered facades of some buildings and the enduring work ethic of its residents. The local economy today, while smaller in scale than in its boom years, still draws strength from the surrounding farmland, with a particular focus on cattle ranching and the cultivation of various crops. There's a distinct rhythm to life in Detroit, an unhurried pace that allows for neighborly connection and a deep appreciation for the simple, enduring beauty of their East Texas home.

About This Detroit Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Detroit, 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 Detroit and Red River County.

Detailed location data for Detroit includes the ZIP code (75436), telephone area code (972, 469), county seat of Red River County (Clarksville), and school district assignment (Detroit 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 Detroit is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.