Palmer Texas Map

About Palmer, Texas

Palmer is a locality in Ellis County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,435. The population density is 551.9 people per km². Palmer is located at 32.4313°N, 96.6678°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78586.

Palmer unfolds across a gently rolling terrain, where the vast Texas sky seems to stretch infinitely, meeting the land in a hazy, distant embrace. It lies 11.0 miles east-north-east of Waxahachie, TX (from Waxahachie, TX: bearing 74°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-north-west of Ennis. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of live oaks and a scattering of mesquite. Fields, sometimes fallow and sometimes yielding to the season's crops, form broad, sun-baked canvases, their textures shifting from the fine dust of dry earth to the richer loam after a summer shower. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, dry warmth, tinged with the faint, sweet scent of wild grasses and the distant hum of agricultural machinery. It is a place where the horizon feels less like a boundary and more like an invitation to endless possibility. Palmer’s roots are deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Ellis County, a legacy that still whispers through its quiet streets and the enduring spirit of its residents. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the fertile soil, the town’s early economy was shaped by the cultivation of cotton and other staple crops, a rhythm dictated by sun and rain. While the agricultural heart still beats, the character of Palmer has broadened, embracing a more diverse economic tapestry that includes small businesses and a growing residential appeal for those seeking a more tranquil pace of life, yet still connected to the broader opportunities of the region. The distinctive, almost solitary water tower, a beacon against the wide sky, stands as a silent sentinel, a reminder of the town’s enduring presence and its steady, unhurried journey through time.

About This Palmer Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palmer, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.431252, -96.66777. 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 Palmer and Ellis County.

Detailed location data for Palmer includes the ZIP code (75152), telephone area code (214, 469, 830), county seat of Ellis County (Waxahachie), and school district assignment (Palmer 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 Palmer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.