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Mercedes Texas Map

Explore Mercedes, 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 Mercedes, Texas

How to Use This Mercedes, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	26.149798
Longitude	-97.913611
Population	16,258
Density	532.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	78570
Area Code	830
County Seat	Edinburg
School District	Mercedes Independent School District

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About Mercedes, Texas

Mercedes is a locality in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 16,258. The population density is 532.0 people per km². Mercedes is located at 26.1498°N, 97.9136°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Mercedes is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 78570.

Mercedes spreads across the vast, sun-drenched plains of the Rio Grande Valley, where the horizon stretches flat and wide under a relentless, brilliant sky. It lies 4.8 miles east of Weslaco, TX (from Weslaco, TX: bearing 98°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east of Donna. The landscape surrounding Mercedes remains dominated by open expanses of fertile earth, occasionally interrupted by the subtle, rising form of Harmony Hill four miles away. To the south, the waters of the Arroyo Colorado flow with a slow, steady persistence through the brush, carving a path just one mile from the center of town. Further inland, the terrain dips toward the gentle depression of Arroyo Anacuitas, which marks the land two miles distant. Residents often find respite in the greenery of HEB Civic Center Park, a quiet space that serves as a communal anchor amidst the expansive agricultural fields. When the light fades at dusk, the entire plain takes on a deep, dusty copper hue that feels ancient and still.

Mercedes emerged from the transformation of vast ranch lands into a thriving hub for irrigation-fed agriculture, establishing a legacy built upon the strength of the soil. The local economy maintains its traditional roots in large-scale farming and produce processing, which continue to drive the rhythm of the seasons for those who work the land. Over the decades, the infrastructure of the region expanded to support a labor-intensive industry that values resilience and technical precision in water management. Business owners in Mercedes have adapted to modern shifts by diversifying into light manufacturing and retail, ensuring the town remains a functional center for the surrounding rural territory. The air often carries the faint, earthy scent of turned soil and distant harvests, a constant reminder of the primary labor that sustains the local livelihood. This enduring commitment to productivity defines the character of the people who call Mercedes home.

Cultural life in Mercedes reflects a deep, bilingual heritage where traditions are passed down through generations with quiet pride. Residents frequently gather for local festivals that celebrate the harvest and the seasonal cycles, bringing a sense of shared purpose to the public squares. The community takes pride in its local institutions, which serve as the primary venues for education and the development of regional athletic talent. While the pace of life remains deliberate, the town possesses a sturdy, unpretentious spirit that resists the chaos of faster-moving regions. Notable individuals like the singer Baldemar Garza Huerta, known widely as Freddy Fender, emerged from this environment, carrying the distinct soul of the valley into the wider world. The atmosphere here is defined by a grounded, honest clarity, where the heat of the afternoon sun dictates the tempo of the day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mercedes Enterprise (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 143° SE
The Hidalgo County Bank and Trust Company (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 179° S
The American Rio Grande Land and Irrigation System (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 072° E
HEB Civic Center Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 086° E
Kennedy/Collier Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 256° W
Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.4 mi, 235° SW · 277k acres
Estero Llano Grande State ParK (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 238° SW
La Feria Nature Center (Local Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 097° E
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 247° SW
Santa Maria Community Park (Local Recreation) — 6.9 mi, 138° SE
Tom Wilson Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 11.8 mi, 071° E
The History of Mexico & Mankind (Public Artwork) — 13.7 mi, 077° E
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.0 mi, 249° W · 4,218 acres
Bowman Stadium (Stadium) — 16.0 mi, 071° E
Bobby Morrow Stadium (Stadium) — 16.6 mi, 092° E
Topgolf (Attraction) — 18.1 mi, 280° W
Hidalgo County Historical Museum (Museum) — 18.7 mi, 304° NW
R&N Thrift (Attraction) — 21.2 mi, 281° W
Resaca de la Palma State Park (State Park) — 23.6 mi, 116° SE
Border Theater (Theatre) — 26.0 mi, 280° W
Hawk observation deck (Attraction) — 29.0 mi, 273° W
Stillman House Museum (Museum) — 31.1 mi, 123° SE
Brownsville Heritage Museum (Museum) — 31.1 mi, 123° SE
Brownsville Art League Fine Arts Museum (Museum) — 31.4 mi, 124° SE
Welcome to Texas Sign (Attraction) — 32.4 mi, 123° SE
Palmito Hill Battlefield (Viewpoint) — 40.1 mi, 109° E
Port Isabel Historical Museum (Museum) — 44.1 mi, 096° E
Gravity Park (Theme Park) — 46.4 mi, 094° E
Padre Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 46.6 mi, 052° NE · 262k acres

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