Explore Ennis, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ennis, 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 Ennis.
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 | Ennis |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Ellis County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.329311 |
| Longitude | -96.625268 |
| Population | 20,159 |
| Density | 239.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 75119, 75120 |
| Area Code | 214, 469 |
| County Seat | Waxahachie |
| School District | Ennis Independent School District |
Ennis occupies a wide expanse of North Texas prairie where the horizon stretches flat and open against the vast, shifting sky. It lies 13.6 miles east-southeast of Waxahachie, TX (from Waxahachie, TX: bearing 107°T), and is situated 19.7 miles south-southeast of Lancaster. The landscape finds its stillness near the quiet banks of Cottonwood Creek, which winds through the terrain only a mile from the center of town. Residents often find shade and respite at Pierce Park, a local space that serves as a verdant anchor for the surrounding plains. To the west, the faint silhouette of Rainbow Ridge can sometimes be discerned when the atmospheric conditions pull the distance closer to the eye. Old Lake sits just a short distance away, reflecting the golden hues of the sun as it dips low over the tall grasses. The air here carries the scent of dry earth and sun-warmed soil, grounding the spirit in the quiet persistence of the land.
Ennis grew from the arrival of the railroad, which transformed the surrounding agricultural fields into a hub for commerce and transportation. The local economy evolved from early cotton production into a varied industrial landscape, supporting manufacturing and distribution efforts that rely on the connectivity of the plains. Rail lines remain a vital artery, echoing the industrious spirit of those who first settled these fertile blackland soils. Modern enterprises now sit alongside the legacy of older trade, balancing the weight of tradition with the practical needs of a changing workforce. The rhythm of daily life follows the steady hum of commerce, where the work of the day leaves a tangible mark on the prosperity of the region. Every storefront and warehouse stands as a quiet acknowledgment of the labor that continues to shape the future of Ennis.
Cultural life in Ennis thrives on a deep appreciation for heritage, most visibly celebrated through the annual bluebonnet festivals that bring color to the spring landscape. The downtown district preserves its architecture with care, honoring the enduring character of the early twentieth-century buildings that line the streets. Visitors frequently traverse the Waxahachie Trail to experience the natural beauty of the region, connecting with the outdoors in a way that respects the quiet solitude of the prairie. Among the notable figures associated with the wider region, the legendary singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt remains a figure of immense cultural resonance, his work capturing the stark, lonely beauty often found in the heart of the state. Local gatherings and seasonal traditions foster a sense of belonging that defines the social fabric of the people. This persistent sense of identity ensures that the character of Ennis remains distinct and deeply rooted in the soil it occupies.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ennis, Texas. Coordinates: 32.329311, -96.625268. 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 Ennis includes the ZIP code (75119, 75120), telephone area code (214, 469), county seat of Ellis County (Waxahachie), and school district assignment (Ennis 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 generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |