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Lavon Texas Map

Explore Lavon, 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 Lavon, Texas

How to Use This Lavon, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	33.027619
Longitude	-96.434152
Population	4,469
Density	567.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	75166
Area Code	214, 469
County Seat	McKinney
School District	Community Independent School District

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About Lavon, Texas

Lavon is a locality in Collin County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,469. The population density is 567.0 people per km². Lavon is located at 33.0276°N, 96.4342°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Lavon is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 75166.

Lavon sits upon a wide expanse of North Texas prairie where the horizon stretches flat and open against the vast, shifting sky. It lies 6.1 miles east of Wylie, TX (from Wylie, TX: bearing 82°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-northeast of Rockwall. Bear Creek meanders through the landscape, carving a quiet path that sustains the local flora and provides a rhythmic pulse to the terrain. Just a mile away, the expansive waters of Lavon Lake reflect the changing colors of dawn and dusk, grounding the region in a constant, tranquil presence. The distant silhouette of Graham Point offers a faint, jagged suggestion of elevation against the far western sky. Residents often find solace in the nearby Lavon Recreation Area, a space where the grass grows tall and the wind carries the scent of dry earth. Walking the Trinity Trail, one can observe the subtle transition of the seasons as the light catches the golden hues of the plains.

Lavon grew from the humble aspirations of early settlers who recognized the fertility of the blackland soil and the necessity of the rail lines that once cut through the heart of the region. Agriculture served as the initial bedrock of the local economy, with the earth providing a reliable living for those who labored under the relentless sun. Over time, the focus shifted from agrarian pursuits to the steady rhythm of modern industry and suburban development, drawing families who seek a quieter pace. The expansion of infrastructure has invited new commerce, slowly reshaping the landscape while honoring the industrious spirit of those who arrived decades prior. Today, the economy reflects a blend of traditional grit and contemporary growth, ensuring that the people remain connected to the productive legacy of the land. This evolution continues to define the character of Lavon as it balances the memory of its modest origins with the demands of a changing world.

Lavon maintains a distinct cultural identity rooted in the unassuming kindness of neighbors and the shared appreciation for a slow, deliberate lifestyle. While the pace is modest, the community takes pride in its local gatherings, where the talk often turns to the nuances of the weather or the prospects of the coming harvest. The proximity to nature encourages an outdoor life, with many spending their leisure hours near the water or exploring the quiet corridors of the local wildlands. Although no global icons call these plains home, the spirit of the place is built by the quiet perseverance of its everyday citizens. The atmosphere remains unpretentious, defined more by the clear, sharp light of winter afternoons and the deep, humid stillness of summer evenings than by grand monuments. Life in Lavon moves with the steady, predictable grace of the changing seasons, offering a sense of stability that is increasingly rare.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lavon School (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 151° SE
Lavon Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 0.4 mi, 272° W
Lavon Lake (Recreation Area) — 1.0 mi, 316° NW
Abston Cemetery (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 020° N
Thompson Cemetery (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 018° N
Clear Lake Park (Local Park) — 2.8 mi, 305° NW
Breezy Hill Open Space (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 195° S
Lakeside Park (Local Park) — 3.4 mi, 213° SW
Breezy Hill Greenbelt (Local Recreation) — 3.7 mi, 195° S
Alma Williams Howard Park (Local Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 179° S
Military Heritage Collection of North Texas (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 098° E
Wylie Acting Group (Theatre) — 6.4 mi, 260° W
Section of the Rockwall (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 193° S
Royse City Calaboose (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 121° SE
Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 187° S
Play Street Museum (Museum) — 10.0 mi, 264° W
Future Abandoned House (Attraction) — 11.8 mi, 139° SE
Naaman Community (Historic Ruins) — 12.3 mi, 245° SW
Bird blind (Viewpoint) — 13.7 mi, 311° NW
Patty Granville Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 14.1 mi, 236° SW
Duck and Ducklings (Public Artwork) — 15.1 mi, 286° W
Collin County Central Museum at the Old Post Office (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 319° NW
Last Art Gallery (Gallery) — 15.7 mi, 318° NW
Little Saigon (Attraction) — 16.3 mi, 242° SW
Heritage Farmstead Museum (Museum) — 17.2 mi, 268° W
Lake Tawakoni State Park (State Park) — 27.5 mi, 117° SE
Caddo National Grassland (National Grassland) — 34.9 mi, 040° NE · 18k acres
Ray Roberts Lake State Park (State Park) — 37.1 mi, 293° NW

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