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Forney Texas Map

Explore Forney, 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 Forney, Texas

How to Use This Forney, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	32.742601
Longitude	-96.452883
Population	23,455
Density	611.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	75126
Area Code	214, 469
County Seat	Kaufman
School District	Forney Independent School District

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About Forney, Texas

Forney is a locality in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 23,455. The population density is 611.6 people per km². Forney is located at 32.7426°N, 96.4529°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Forney is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 75126.

Forney defines its identity through the vast, open expanses of the North Texas prairie that stretch toward the horizon. It lies 4.0 miles north-northwest of Heartland, TX (from Heartland, TX: bearing 345°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east of Mesquite. Mustang Creek meanders through the landscape just a mile away, carving a modest path through the earth that provides a quiet rhythm to the local terrain. Further out, the gentle elevation of Irish Ridge punctuates the skyline five miles distant, offering a subtle shift in the otherwise level horizon. Residents often find solace at Caboose Park, where the local atmosphere is grounded by the steady, persistent quality of the inland air. Thompson Slough rests two miles away, holding its waters still under the expansive sky that colors the dusk in shades of deep amber and violet.

Forney grew from the ambitions of settlers who recognized the fertility of the soil and the potential of the railroad to connect their labors to the wider world. Agriculture served as the early bedrock, eventually giving way to a modern economy driven by logistics, distribution centers, and the steady growth of residential development. The arrival of the rail line turned a quiet stop into a bustling point of commerce, ensuring that Forney remained a vital link in the regional supply chain. Today, the local industry thrives on this legacy of connectivity, attracting businesses that value the efficiency of the surrounding transit corridors. The daily toil of the workforce maintains a sense of continuity with the past, even as new warehouses and offices reshape the physical footprint of the workspace.

Forney carries the steady, unpretentious spirit of a place that values its heritage while looking toward the future. The community gathers for events that highlight local traditions, often centered around the history of the railroad and the agricultural roots that defined the lives of earlier generations. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the area by walking through the local landmarks that stand as physical markers of the town’s enduring character. While the pace of life has quickened, the residents maintain a connection to the land that feels authentic and deeply rooted. Notable figures like the esteemed educator and writer J. Frank Dobie spent time in the broader region, reflecting the intellectual curiosity that has long simmered in these parts. Those seeking a longer trek may visit the Valley Creek Greenbelt Trail seven miles away, where the quietude of the natural environment offers a respite from the bustle of modern demands.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Forney Community Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 210° SW
Reeves Henry (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 290° W
Duncan and Emma McKellar House (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 279° W
McKellar House (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 277° W
Forney Jackrabbit (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 290° W
Mulberry Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 256° W
Indian Trails Greenbelt (Local Recreation) — 6.4 mi, 274° W
Light Crust Doughboys Hall of Fame Museum (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 281° W
Terrell Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 9.2 mi, 091° E
SwCC Entrance Sign (Attraction) — 9.8 mi, 093° E
Hometown Cinema (Cinema) — 10.1 mi, 106° E
Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 12.1 mi, 001° N
Section of the Rockwall (Attraction) — 13.0 mi, 358° N
Oldest Wilmer Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 13.1 mi, 229° SW
Trinity River Greenbelt (Local Recreation) — 13.7 mi, 252° W
Future Abandoned House (Attraction) — 13.9 mi, 039° NE
Roffino Stadium (Stadium) — 14.2 mi, 292° W
Patty Granville Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 15.9 mi, 318° NW
Water Walls (Attraction) — 16.2 mi, 291° W
Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn (Theatre) — 16.3 mi, 290° W
Upper spillway (Viewpoint) — 16.5 mi, 288° W
Naaman Community (Historic Ruins) — 17.7 mi, 325° NW
Lake Tawakoni State Park (State Park) — 26.5 mi, 075° E
Cedar Hill State Park (State Park) — 31.1 mi, 257° W
Caddo National Grassland (National Grassland) — 51.5 mi, 029° NE · 18k acres

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