Nevada Texas Map

About Nevada, Texas

Nevada is a locality in Collin County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,319. The population density is 209.0 people per km². Nevada is located at 33.0423°N, 96.3739°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75173.

Nevada unfolds across a gently rolling landscape, where the wide Texas sky stretches like an endless blue canvas over fields of ripening sorghum and the occasional cluster of sturdy oaks. It lies 9.1 miles north-north-east of Rockwall, TX (from Rockwall, TX: bearing 33°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east of Wylie. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sun-baked warmth, a scent of dust and distant hay mingling with the faint, sweet perfume of wild wildflowers that stubbornly push through the rich, dark soil. Here, the land is characterized by broad, open spaces, punctuated by weathered farmhouses and the silhouette of grain silos against the horizon, embodying a quiet resilience that defines the character of this Collin County locality. The history of Nevada is intrinsically tied to the agricultural pursuits that have long sustained its residents, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of family farms and ranches that continue to shape the local economy. While not a hub of heavy industry, Nevada thrives on the productivity of its land, with cotton and cattle historically forming the backbone of its livelihood, a tradition that still echoes in the rhythm of daily life. You can still see the subtle imprint of earlier eras in the modest, well-maintained buildings of its small downtown, a testament to generations who found their fortune and built their lives upon this fertile ground, fostering a sense of enduring community spirit.

About This Nevada Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Nevada, 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 Nevada and Collin County.

Detailed location data for Nevada includes the ZIP code (75173), telephone area code (214, 469), county seat of Collin County (McKinney), and school district assignment (Community 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 Nevada is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.