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McAllen Texas Map

Explore McAllen, 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 McAllen, Texas

How to Use This McAllen, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	26.224966
Longitude	-98.246083
Population	142,210
Density	881.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	78501, 78502, 78503, 78504, 78505
Area Code	830
County Seat	Edinburg
School District	McAllen Independent School District

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About McAllen, Texas

McAllen is a locality in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. With a population of 142,210, McAllen is a major urban centre in Texas. The population density is 881.2 people per km². McAllen is located at 26.2250°N, 98.2461°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. McAllen is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 78501, 78502, 78503.

McAllen occupies a vast, sun-drenched expanse of the Rio Grande Valley, where the horizon stretches flat and wide under a sky that often turns a bruised, deep violet at the approach of evening. It lies 2.9 miles west-northwest of Pharr, TX (from Pharr, TX: bearing 282°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-southwest of Edinburg. The landscape is defined by its quiet, persistent warmth and the subtle, rhythmic pulse of the plains that extend outward in every direction. While the local terrain remains largely level, the gentle rise of Sunrise Hill sits eighteen miles to the north, offering a rare point of elevation against the otherwise unbroken horizon. Residents often find respite in the local greenery of Archer Park, while the nearby Hackney Lake Inlet winds through the lower brush, providing a slow, deliberate movement of water across the soil.

John McAllen established the foundations of McAllen during the early twentieth century, transforming a rugged stretch of brushland into a center of agricultural promise. The arrival of the railroad acted as the primary catalyst for growth, turning a quiet, dusty outpost into a junction where commerce and community could finally take root. Over the decades, McAllen evolved from a collection of ranching interests into a bustling center of trade, maintaining a character shaped by the resilience of those who first cleared the mesquite. The spirit of the early pioneers lingers in the way the streets are laid out, favoring an openness that reflects the expansive nature of the surrounding territory.

McAllen serves as a primary economic engine for the region, anchored by a robust trade sector that benefits from its position as a gateway for international logistics and manufacturing. The local economy thrives on the flow of goods and services, supported by a sophisticated infrastructure that links the town to broader markets. Higher education plays a pivotal role in the professional development of the populace, with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley drawing students who seek to advance their careers within the region. As the afternoon light fades, the industrial sectors and the quiet residential neighborhoods hum with a steady, industrious energy that suggests a community deeply invested in its own upward trajectory.

Cultural life in McAllen is a vibrant dialogue between tradition and modern ambition, celebrated through annual events that bring the community together under the clear, expansive sky. The town takes pride in its local athletic programs, where college sports teams draw enthusiastic crowds who gather to witness the intensity of the game. For those seeking a moment of reflection, the Schupp Park Trail offers a path for walking, while the distance to the distant La Joya Lake provides a reminder of the quiet, inland nature of the geography. Famous individuals, such as the legendary singer Enrique Iglesias, have roots that connect back to this region, adding a note of artistic recognition to the local identity. The pace of life remains deliberate, characterized by a warmth that is as much about the people as it is the relentless, golden quality of the sun.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans War Memorial of Texas (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 087° E
McAllen Public Library (Art / Cultural Centre) — 0.9 mi, 130° SE
International Museum of Art & Science (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 126° SE
McAllen Performing Arts Center (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 1.0 mi, 134° SE
McAllen Convention Center (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 134° SE
Quinta Mazatlán (Historic Site) — 1.3 mi, 170° S
McAllen Miller International Airport (Landmark) — 1.5 mi, 160° S
McAllen Sports Complex (Stadium) — 1.7 mi, 293° NW
McAllen Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 2.4 mi, 354° N
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park (Nature Reserve) — 5.5 mi, 201° S
Municipal Park (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 116° SE
McAllen Peace Officers' Memorial (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 120° SE
Mcauliffe Rdf (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 334° NW
Alvarez School Park and Trail (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 190° S
DeLeon Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 351° N
Sam and Marjorie Miller House (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 143° SE
Percy Herman House (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 147° SE
R&N Thrift (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 192° S
Sharyland Rattlers Stadium (Stadium) — 2.4 mi, 248° W
Topgolf (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 126° SE
Plaza Sports Center (Stadium) — 5.0 mi, 084° E
Border Theater (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 263° W
Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.9 mi, 199° S · 277k acres
Hidalgo County Historical Museum (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 044° NE
Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park (State Park) — 7.5 mi, 246° SW
Hawk observation deck (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 245° SW
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.2 mi, 152° SE · 4,218 acres
Estero Llano Grande State ParK (State Park) — 18.2 mi, 114° SE
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area - Adams Unit (Nature Reserve) — 19.5 mi, 110° E
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area - Longoria Unit (Nature Reserve) — 27.0 mi, 076° E

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