Explore McKinney, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for McKinney, 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 McKinney.
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 | McKinney |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Collin County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 33.201125 |
| Longitude | -96.664161 |
| Population | 195,308 |
| Density | 1126.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 75069, 75070, 75071, 75072 |
| Area Code | 214, 469, 972 |
| County Seat | McKinney |
| School District | McKinney Independent School District |
McKinney stands as a testament to the endurance of the North Texas prairie, defined by a landscape that stretches wide under an expansive, unyielding sky. It lies 2.9 miles north-northeast of Fairview, TX (from Fairview, TX: bearing 19°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-northeast of Allen. The terrain is characterized by subtle rises and depressions, where the soil holds the heat of the afternoon sun long after the light has begun to fade into a dusty, golden haze. To the west, the distant silhouette of Graham Point occasionally catches the eye during the clearest winter mornings, a faint reminder of the geological shifts far beyond the local horizon. The East Fork Trinity River winds its way through the nearby landscape, providing a quiet, constant pulse to the natural world, while the verdant expanse of Central Park offers a local sanctuary for those seeking a respite from the quiet expansion of the streets.
Founders of McKinney looked toward the fertile blackland soil and envisioned a center for commerce and agriculture that would define the regional character for generations. The early settlers established a grid that honored the practical needs of a growing frontier, centering their efforts on a square that remains the heartbeat of the local identity. Over the years, the architecture shifted from humble wood-framed structures to the intricate brickwork of the late nineteenth century, mirroring the transition from a remote outpost to a stable hub of influence. This evolution was never hurried, but rather a deliberate accumulation of effort that transformed the raw prairie into a place of permanence, grounding the identity of McKinney in the steady, rhythmic progress of those who first broke the sod.
Economic life in McKinney thrives on a diverse foundation that balances modern industrial development with a deep respect for its historical commercial roots. The infrastructure supports a sophisticated network of commerce, including corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities that draw upon the regional talent pool, while the local education system benefits from proximity to various institutions of higher learning that feed innovation into the local workforce. Roads and utilities are planned with a focus on long-term sustainability, ensuring that the daily movement of people and goods remains efficient despite the steady increase in activity. The atmosphere of the workplace is defined by a sense of professional pragmatism, where the labor of the day is matched by an appreciation for the quiet stability that McKinney provides to its residents.
Cultural life in McKinney finds its expression in a calendar of events that celebrate the intersection of heritage and community spirit, bringing people together under the canopy of oaks and the open sky. Annual festivals animate the downtown district, serving as a reminder that the social fabric is best maintained through shared experience and the preservation of local landmarks that anchor the memory of the place. While residents often look toward the professional sports arenas of the wider region for entertainment, the local pulse is found in the simple act of walking the Erwin Park Trail or spending a quiet afternoon near the banks of Pierce Pond. The character of McKinney remains distinct, shaped by a blend of tradition and the quiet, persistent ambition of a place that knows its own worth without needing to shout it to the world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McKinney, Texas. Coordinates: 33.201125, -96.664161. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for McKinney includes the ZIP code (75069, 75070, 75071), telephone area code (214, 469, 972), county seat of Collin County (McKinney), and school district assignment (McKinney Independent School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |