Hackberry Texas Map

About Hackberry, Texas

Hackberry is a locality in Denton County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,979. The population density is 1664.5 people per km². Hackberry is located at 33.1523°N, 96.9178°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75036.

Hackberry lies in a landscape of gentle, rolling plains, where the vast Texas sky unfurls in an endless expanse of cerulean blue, often brushed with the wisps of high clouds. It lies 1.3 miles east-south-east of Little Elm, TX (from Little Elm, TX: bearing 122°T), and is situated 5.4 miles west of Frisco. The terrain, a mosaic of sun-baked earth and hardy, drought-resistant grasses, slopes subtly towards shallow draws where the occasional mesquite and hackberry trees cluster, their sparse foliage offering a welcome, if modest, shade. In the late afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the fields, imbuing the land with a quiet, contemplative beauty. The air itself carries the dry, clean scent of dust and wild herbs, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this part of Denton County. The history of Hackberry is intrinsically linked to the fertile soil and the resourceful spirit of its early settlers, who sought sustenance and opportunity in this open country. For generations, the local economy has been rooted in agriculture, with cattle ranching and the cultivation of grains forming the backbone of the community. While larger urban centers loom on the horizon, Hackberry retains a distinct character, a place where the pace of life allows for conversations to linger and where the interconnectedness of its residents is palpable. There are no grand monuments here, no bustling tourist attractions, but rather a quiet dignity in the weathered barns, the well-worn fences, and the enduring sense of place that defines Hackberry.

About This Hackberry Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hackberry, 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 Hackberry and Denton County.

Detailed location data for Hackberry includes the ZIP code (79356), telephone area code (830, 214, 469, 972), county seat of Denton County (Denton), and school district assignment (Little Elm 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 Hackberry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.