Explore Palmview, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Palmview, 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 Palmview.
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 | Palmview |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 26.231926 |
| Longitude | -98.381638 |
| Population | 15,830 |
| Density | 806.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 78572, 78574 |
| Area Code | 830 |
| County Seat | Edinburg |
| School District | La Joya Independent School District |
Palmview occupies a flat expanse of fertile brushland that defines the character of the lower Rio Grande Valley. It lies 1.2 miles south-southwest of La Homa, TX (from La Homa, TX: bearing 201°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-northwest of McAllen. The horizon across Palmview stretches wide and unobstructed, catching the amber light of dusk that settles heavily over the dry, sun-warmed earth. Residents often find solace in the open sky, which shifts from a brilliant, piercing blue to a soft, hazy violet as evening arrives. The proximity of the Mission Main Canal, located just two miles away, provides a quiet, linear contrast to the sprawling fields that dominate the surrounding territory. Nearby, the Palmview Municipal Park serves as a central gathering point where the stillness of the afternoon is broken only by the rustle of native vegetation.
Agriculture and regional commerce have long shaped the economic identity of Palmview, anchoring the lives of its inhabitants to the productivity of the soil. Generations have labored under the intense sun to cultivate the land, transitioning from traditional ranching roots to the diverse commercial enterprises that support the present day. The steady flow of trade across the border-adjacent landscape influences the local rhythm, creating a bustle of activity that feels both industrious and deliberate. While the economy continues to evolve, the connection to the land remains a constant thread, grounding the aspirations of those who build their livelihoods here. La Joya Lake, situated seven miles away, represents the deeper, quiet reservoir of the region’s natural resources, reflecting the slow, persistent growth of the surrounding districts.
Palmview reflects a vibrant, bilingual cultural spirit that honors the traditions of the border-country while carving out a distinct identity of its own. Families often congregate for local festivals that celebrate the shared heritage of the region, filling the streets with the scent of spices and the sound of music. For those seeking a connection to the wilderness, the Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park Trail lies three miles away, offering a path through the dense, thorny scrub that characterizes the native environment. The pace of life in Palmview is defined by a deep-seated commitment to kinship and community, where the weight of history is carried in the everyday interactions of its citizens. Visitors and locals alike appreciate the unpretentious nature of the area, finding beauty in the stark, honest features of a landscape that demands resilience. The quiet endurance of the people provides the true measure of the place, ensuring that Palmview remains a unique reflection of its specific corner of the world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palmview, Texas. Coordinates: 26.231926, -98.381638. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Palmview includes the ZIP code (78572, 78574), telephone area code (830), county seat of Hidalgo County (Edinburg), and school district assignment (La Joya Independent School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |