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Donna Texas Map

Explore Donna, 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 Donna, Texas

How to Use This Donna, Texas Map

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

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.

CityDonna
StateTexas (TX)
CountyHidalgo County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude26.16105
Longitude-98.038929
Population16,797
Density782.1 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code78537
Area Code830
County SeatEdinburg
School DistrictDonna Independent School District

About Donna, Texas

Donna is a locality in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 16,797. The population density is 782.1 people per km². Donna is located at 26.1610°N, 98.0389°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Donna is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 78537.

Donna stretches across a vast, sun-drenched expanse of flat, fertile earth that defines the character of the Rio Grande Valley. It lies 3.9 miles west of Weslaco, TX (from Weslaco, TX: bearing 281°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-southeast of Pharr. The horizon remains wide and unobstructed, save for the subtle elevation of Sunrise Hill rising eight miles away. To the north, the landscape is shaped by the Main Floodway, a persistent reminder of the region’s complex relationship with the land and its waters. The Arroyo Colorado winds its path five miles from the center, acting as a quiet artery through the surrounding agricultural plains. Residents often gather under the expansive sky at Donna Square City Park, a central green space that anchors the daily rhythms of the neighborhood. The light here at dusk possesses a singular, golden quality that softens the sharp edges of the farmlands, turning the horizon into a lingering brushstroke of violet and amber.

Donna emerged from the transformation of arid brush into productive fields, a transition fueled by the ingenuity of early settlers and the expansion of irrigation. Agriculture remains the primary economic engine, with rows of citrus trees and seasonal crops creating a mosaic of deep greens against the dark, loamy soil. The local economy relies on the steady pulse of seasonal harvests and the industrious spirit of those who manage the packing sheds and distribution centers. While the pace of trade reflects the broader movements of the border-country, Donna maintains a distinct identity rooted in its history as a hub for regional produce. The labor of generations has smoothed the terrain into a grid of prosperity, where the morning air often carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit. This dedication to the land creates a quiet, persistent stability that defines the workdays of those who call the region home.

The cultural character of Donna reflects a bilingual, Tex-Mex heritage that informs everything from the local cuisine to the cadence of daily conversation. Celebrations often spill out into the public spaces, where music and communal meals serve as the primary language of connection. Those seeking a connection to the natural world often venture out to traverse the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge Trail, located nine miles away to experience the unique biodiversity of the region. While the pace of life feels deliberate, the community remains deeply engaged with its own traditions and the broader regional identity. Notable figures, such as the accomplished author Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, have drawn inspiration from the specific textures and social nuances of this landscape. Donna continues to evolve, balancing the weight of its history with a forward-looking perspective that honors the simple, enduring beauty of the plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • La Plazita Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 243° SW
  • Little League Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 339° N
  • American Legion Hall (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 292° W
  • P.P. Ackley and the Texas Chisholm Trail (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 303° NW
  • Donna Central Elementary School (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 319° NW
  • Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 165° S
  • Estero Llano Grande State ParK (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 129° SE
  • Lions/Alamo Volunteer Fireman's Park (Local Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 284° W
  • Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.5 mi, 169° S · 277k acres
  • A.C. Cuellar, Jr. Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 6.8 mi, 355° N
  • Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.9 mi, 222° SW · 4,218 acres
  • Plaza Sports Center (Stadium) — 9.3 mi, 302° NW
  • Topgolf (Attraction) — 10.4 mi, 284° W
  • Hidalgo County Historical Museum (Museum) — 12.4 mi, 322° NW
  • R&N Thrift (Attraction) — 13.5 mi, 283° W
  • Sharyland Rattlers Stadium (Stadium) — 15.5 mi, 283° W
  • Border Theater (Theatre) — 18.2 mi, 282° W
  • Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park (State Park) — 19.7 mi, 274° W
  • Hawk observation deck (Attraction) — 21.2 mi, 272° W
  • The History of Mexico & Mankind (Public Artwork) — 21.2 mi, 084° E
  • Stillman House Museum (Museum) — 38.2 mi, 118° SE
  • Brownsville Heritage Museum (Museum) — 38.2 mi, 118° SE
  • Brownsville Art League Fine Arts Museum (Museum) — 38.4 mi, 118° SE
  • Welcome to Texas Sign (Attraction) — 39.5 mi, 118° SE
  • Palmito Hill Battlefield (Viewpoint) — 47.7 mi, 107° E
  • Port Isabel Historical Museum (Museum) — 51.9 mi, 096° E
  • Padre Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 52.5 mi, 058° NE · 262k acres
  • Gravity Park (Theme Park) — 54.2 mi, 094° E

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About This Donna Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Donna, Texas. Coordinates: 26.16105, -98.038929. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Donna includes the ZIP code (78537), telephone area code (830), county seat of Hidalgo County (Edinburg), and school district assignment (Donna Independent School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.