Holland Texas Map

About Holland, Texas

Holland is a locality in Bell County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,299. The population density is 308.7 people per km². Holland is located at 30.8782°N, 97.4017°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76534.

Holland, Texas, unfolds under a vast, wide sky that seems to stretch forever, a gentle swell of land rolling towards the horizon. It lies 15.6 miles south-south-west of Temple, TX (from Temple, TX: bearing 193°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-south-west of Little River-Academy. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and dusty browns, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of live oaks and mesquite trees that dot the pastures. Fields of sorghum and corn, their stalks whispering secrets to the breeze, give way to ranch land where cattle graze with a slow, deliberate grace. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy scent, a perfume of sun-baked soil and wild grasses. Evenings here arrive with a peculiar, soft light, an almost buttery glow that softens the edges of everything, making the ordinary seem quietly profound. The story of Holland is one of tenacious settlers drawn by the promise of fertile ground and the steady pulse of the railroad. It began as a railroad stop, a place for steam engines to take on water and for passengers to stretch their legs, and that connection to movement and commerce still echoes in the town’s character. The local economy, though modest, is rooted in agriculture, with cotton and cattle ranching forming the backbone of its sustenance. You can feel the history in the weathered clapboard of the older buildings, each one a silent witness to generations who have worked this land. There isn't much in the way of grand monuments, but the quiet persistence of the people and their connection to the earth are the true landmarks of Holland.

About This Holland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Holland, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.878242, -97.40167. 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 Holland and Bell County.

Detailed location data for Holland includes the ZIP code (76534), telephone area code (254), county seat of Bell County (Belton), and school district assignment (Holland 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 Holland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.