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Mission Texas Map

Explore Mission, 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 Mission, Texas

How to Use This Mission, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	26.20406
Longitude	-98.325221
Population	85,778
Density	911.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	78572, 78574, 78573
Area Code	830
County Seat	Edinburg
School District	Mission Consolidated Independent School District

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About Mission, Texas

Mission is a locality in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 85,778. The population density is 911.7 people per km². Mission is located at 26.2041°N, 98.3252°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Mission is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 78572, 78574, 78573.

Mission occupies a vast, sun-drenched expanse of the South Texas plains, where the horizon stretches wide and the light at dusk turns the dusty soil into a deep, bruised gold. It lies 3.1 miles east-southeast of Palmview, TX (from Palmview, TX: bearing 113°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west of McAllen. The landscape is defined by its flat, fertile character, an inland territory that remains far removed from the cooling influence of the open water. To the north, the gentle silhouette of Sunrise Hill rises faintly against the sky, while the local terrain is punctuated by the steady, utilitarian flow of the Mission Main Canal, which threads its way through the landscape just a mile from the center. Residents often gather at Rotary Park, a verdant commons that provides a quiet, green anchor for the community, contrasting with the expansive stretches of farmland that define the region’s physical soul.

The origins of Mission emerge from a transformative era when the arrival of the railroad turned a quiet stretch of brushland into a center of agrarian ambition. Early settlers recognized the potential of the rich, dark earth, establishing the site as a hub for the citrus industry that would eventually define its identity for generations. The development of irrigation networks allowed the arid plains to bloom, cementing the settlement as a vital point of commerce and cultivation. Throughout the decades, Mission has evolved from a small outpost into a resilient center of trade, maintaining a steady connection to its roots while adapting to the shifting demands of a modern border-country economy.

Economic life in Mission revolves around the productivity of the soil and the movement of goods across a busy, interconnected regional infrastructure. While agriculture remains a significant contributor, the local economy has diversified to include a robust network of retail, professional services, and logistics that support the surrounding area. Educational needs are met by a variety of institutions that prepare the workforce for the demands of a changing labor market, and residents often travel to nearby hubs for advanced academic pursuits. The presence of the Main Floodway, located twelve miles away, serves as a necessary reminder of the region’s ongoing efforts to manage its natural water resources, ensuring the stability of the infrastructure that keeps the local economy moving forward.

Cultural life in Mission is marked by a vibrant blend of traditions, where the regional heritage is celebrated through festivals that highlight the citrus harvest and the unique bilingual character of the borderlands. Outdoor enthusiasts frequently make use of the Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park Trail, an accessible path that offers a quiet immersion into the regional flora and fauna. While the town does not host its own major league professional sports franchises, the fervor for local high school athletics remains an essential part of the social calendar, drawing crowds on warm Friday evenings. Life here moves with an unhurried, deliberate pace, grounded by the steady heat of the day and the enduring, familiar landmarks that define the identity of Mission for those who call it home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Astroland Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 089° E
CWV Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 098° E
Río Theatre (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 360° N
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 347° N
Shary Building (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 003° N
Border Theater (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 355° N
Mission Indoor Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 061° NE
Shary Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 026° NE
Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.3 mi, 196° S · 277k acres
Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 229° SW
Sharyland Rattlers Stadium (Stadium) — 2.7 mi, 079° E
Hawk observation deck (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 235° SW
R&N Thrift (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 088° E
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 264° W
Topgolf (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 094° E
Plaza Sports Center (Stadium) — 10.0 mi, 079° E
Hidalgo County Historical Museum (Museum) — 12.2 mi, 056° NE
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.2 mi, 130° SE · 4,218 acres
Estero Llano Grande State ParK (State Park) — 22.3 mi, 106° E
The History of Mexico & Mankind (Public Artwork) — 38.9 mi, 091° E
Roma Historical Museum (Museum) — 48.5 mi, 303° NW
Stillman House Museum (Museum) — 55.6 mi, 112° E
Brownsville Heritage Museum (Museum) — 55.6 mi, 112° E
Brownsville Art League Fine Arts Museum (Museum) — 55.8 mi, 112° E
Welcome to Texas Sign (Attraction) — 56.8 mi, 112° E
Palmito Hill Battlefield (Viewpoint) — 65.6 mi, 105° E
Padre Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 67.2 mi, 066° NE · 262k acres
Gravity Park (Theme Park) — 72.1 mi, 095° E

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