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Palestine Texas Map

Explore Palestine, 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 Palestine, Texas

How to Use This Palestine, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	31.754512
Longitude	-95.646953
Population	18,544
Density	368.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	75433, 75801
Area Code	972, 469, 903
County Seat	Palestine
School District	Palestine Independent School District

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About Palestine, Texas

Palestine is a locality in Anderson County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 18,544. The population density is 368.6 people per km². Palestine is located at 31.7545°N, 95.6470°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Palestine is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 75433, 75801.

Palestine emerges from the East Texas landscape as a place defined by its inland position and the quiet persistence of its regional geography. It lies 25.3 miles west-southwest of Jacksonville, TX (from Jacksonville, TX: bearing 237°T), and is situated 33.3 miles south-southeast of Athens. The terrain consists of rolling woodlands where light filters through the canopy to touch the soil in shifting patterns of gold and shadow. To the west, the distant silhouette of High Ridge marks the horizon, reminding travelers of the vast, varied scale of the state. Water shapes the immediate surroundings, with Town Creek flowing silently just one mile away. Residents often gather near the peaceful waters of Spring Park Lake, while the verdant expanse of Fairchild State Forest offers a deeper connection to the local flora. Within the immediate municipal limits, Peace Officers Park serves as a central green space where the rhythm of the day slows to match the movement of the breeze through the trees.

Palestine grew from a nineteenth-century crossroads, evolving through the influence of the railroad and the steady cultivation of the surrounding earth. The local economy finds its footing in a blend of agricultural heritage and industrial production, reflecting the industrious spirit of those who first settled these plains. Sand Hollow, a nearby basin, hints at the subtle shifts in elevation that have historically dictated the placement of farms and small-scale manufacturing hubs. Over time, the area transitioned from a frontier outpost into a center for regional commerce, maintaining a resilience that weather and changing economic tides have failed to dampen. This development remains grounded in the soil, where the labor of the past continues to inform the commercial vitality of the present. The persistence of these trades creates a stable environment for those who call Palestine home, ensuring a continuity of effort that spans generations.

Cultural life in Palestine centers on a respect for heritage, manifested in the preserved architecture and the quiet dignity of its public squares. The community celebrates its identity through seasonal gatherings and local festivals that draw neighbors together under the clear, expansive skies. Notable figures such as the iconic actor James T. Whitmore, who was born here, carry the mark of this environment into the wider world, reflecting a certain regional gravitas in their work. Landmarks like the historic train depot serve as anchors for the public memory, standing as silent witnesses to the passage of travelers and the growth of the locale. Life moves with a deliberate, thoughtful pace, favoring the long conversation and the shared moment over the frantic acceleration of larger urban centers. Whether walking past the brick storefronts or attending a local event, one senses a deep attachment to the land and a quiet pride in the identity that has formed here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pilgrim Hill Baptist Church (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 246° SW
Lincoln High School (Historic Ruins) — 0.4 mi, 077° E
N. A. Banks Elementary School (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 110° E
Palestine Community Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.5 mi, 346° N
West Palestine Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 348° N
Christopher Columbus Rogers (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 037° NE
Veteran's Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 048° NE
Lamar School (Historic Ruins) — 1.1 mi, 092° E
Howard House Museum (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 048° NE
Fairy Garden Trail (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 004° N
Rusk / Palestine State Park (State Park) — 4.3 mi, 098° E
Big Lake Bottom Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.8 mi, 248° W
McDonald Museum (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 046° NE
Neches River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.7 mi, 058° NE · 16k acres
I.D. FairChild State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 16.2 mi, 084° E
Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 16.5 mi, 306° NW
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 24.1 mi, 275° W
Davy Crockett National Forest (National Forest) — 25.4 mi, 137° SE · 161k acres
Mission Tejas State Park (State Park) — 27.3 mi, 122° SE
Norman Memorial Museum (Museum) — 29.4 mi, 085° E
Freestone County Historical Museum (Museum) — 30.4 mi, 266° W
Houston County Museum and Visitors Center (Museum) — 32.6 mi, 160° S
Big Slough Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 35.5 mi, 119° SE · 3,521 acres
Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari (Attraction) — 37.2 mi, 072° E
Carmike Cinemas (Cinema) — 40.7 mi, 029° NE
Times Square Grand Slam (Cinema) — 42.2 mi, 028° NE
Cowan Center (Theatre) — 45.4 mi, 031° NE
Angelina National Forest (National Forest) — 53.1 mi, 109° E · 154k acres
Tiger Stadium (Stadium) — 56.0 mi, 294° NW
Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 57.6 mi, 023° NE

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