Little Elm Texas Map

About Little Elm, Texas

Little Elm is a locality in Denton County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 54,820. The population density is 1072.2 people per km². Little Elm is located at 33.1626°N, 96.9375°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75068.

Little Elm unfurls itself along the shimmering edge of Lewisville Lake, a place where the prairie sky spills an endless blue over gently rolling terrain. It lies 5.9 miles north-north-west of The Colony, TX (from The Colony, TX: bearing 330°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west of Frisco. The air, especially in the long, languid afternoons, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and distant pine, a subtle sweetness that hints at the wilder spaces beyond the manicured lawns and the vibrant splash of public parks. Here, the land breathes with an open, unpretentious spirit, its character shaped by the broad strokes of Texas sky and the persistent whisper of wind through the abundant trees that give the town its name. The light, when it catches the water at dusk, transforms the world into a palette of soft, bruised purples and molten golds, a silent, daily spectacle that imbues even the most ordinary moments with a quiet magic. This stretch of Denton County has a history that whispers of agricultural roots and a more recent, dynamic transformation driven by the allure of the lake. For generations, the land yielded crops, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who worked it, but the creation of Lewisville Lake in the mid-20th century irrevocably altered the landscape and its destiny. Now, Little Elm thrives on a blend of residential growth and a burgeoning tourism and recreation economy, drawing families and outdoor enthusiasts to its extensive shoreline and recreational facilities. The town’s character is a lively mix of established neighborhoods and new developments, all connected by a shared appreciation for the water’s embrace and the friendly, unhurried rhythm that defines life along its shores.

About This Little Elm Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Little Elm includes the ZIP code (76642), telephone area code (325, 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 Little Elm is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.