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Princeton Texas Map

Explore Princeton, 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 Princeton, Texas

How to Use This Princeton, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	33.201528
Longitude	-96.517971
Population	17,027
Density	651.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	75407
Area Code	972, 469
County Seat	McKinney
School District	Princeton Independent School District

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About Princeton, Texas

Princeton is a locality in Collin County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 17,027. The population density is 651.0 people per km². Princeton is located at 33.2015°N, 96.5180°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Princeton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 75407.

Princeton occupies a quiet expanse of North Texas prairie where the landscape unfolds in subtle, wide-reaching gestures toward the horizon. It lies 6.9 miles east of McKinney, TX (from McKinney, TX: bearing 100°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-southeast of Melissa. Ticky Creek carves a narrow, winding path through the local terrain, acting as a vital artery that feeds the surrounding grasses and brush. Only a mile away, the waters of Pierce Pond hold the stillness of the afternoon, reflecting the vast, unbroken sky that defines this inland country. To the west, the distant rise of Graham Point marks the limit of the view, a faint silhouette against the shifting light of dusk. Residents find solace in the open air of Veterans Memorial Park, where the ground remains tethered to the slow, deliberate pace of the region.

Princeton maintains a legacy rooted in the steady industry of agriculture and the persistent evolution of its local economy. The early settlers recognized the value of this fertile soil, turning the vast grasslands into a productive foundation that sustained the region for generations. Modern commerce has since expanded beyond the original agrarian focus, drawing new enterprise into the area to support a growing, industrious population. The rhythm of the work day shifts with the sun, as the smell of dry earth and the hum of transport define the local character. This shift from simple farming to a broader commercial base marks the quiet progress of a place that values both its past and its potential.

Princeton preserves its cultural identity through the quiet traditions of those who choose to live under this expansive, cloud-swept sky. The community gathers for shared moments at Veterans Memorial Park, a space that anchors the social life of the residents with simple, dignified purpose. Those seeking movement often venture toward the Sister Grove Park Trail, where the path offers a quiet passage through the natural textures of the woodland. While the region remains modest in its claims, it sustains a sturdy, independent spirit that values the honest labor of its citizens. The air here carries a weight of history that feels as solid and enduring as the land itself, inviting a life lived with careful observation and calm resolve.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Community Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 166° S
Site of World War II Prisoner of War Camp (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 158° S
Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 144° SE
Lavon Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 2.1 mi, 096° E
Lavon Lake (Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 119° SE
Altoga Cemetery (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 031° NE
Van Winkle Cemetery (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 093° E
Fairview Soccer Complex (Local Recreation) — 4.3 mi, 230° SW
Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 236° SW
Collin County Central Museum at the Old Post Office (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 267° W
Heard Science Museum and Sanctuary (Park) — 5.7 mi, 237° SW
Last Art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 267° W
Oak Hollow Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 5.7 mi, 286° W
Bird blind (Viewpoint) — 6.2 mi, 242° SW
Top Fun Ranch (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 014° N
Allen Contemporary Theatre (Theatre) — 10.0 mi, 225° SW
Allen Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 10.4 mi, 232° SW
Eagle Statue (Public Artwork) — 12.3 mi, 251° W
Play Street Museum (Museum) — 12.5 mi, 259° W
Moviehouse & Eatery McKinney (Cinema) — 12.9 mi, 248° W
Van Alstyne Historical Museum (Museum) — 15.6 mi, 347° N
Military Heritage Collection of North Texas (Museum) — 16.0 mi, 142° SE
Thegallery8680 (Gallery) — 17.1 mi, 258° W
Heritage Farmstead Museum (Museum) — 17.7 mi, 225° SW
Naaman Community (Historic Ruins) — 18.3 mi, 200° S
Liberty Park Tank (Attraction) — 18.4 mi, 226° SW
Ray Roberts Lake State Park (State Park) — 28.9 mi, 306° NW
Caddo National Grassland (National Grassland) — 31.0 mi, 061° NE · 18k acres
Bonham State Park (State Park) — 31.7 mi, 042° NE
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (National Grassland) — 57.8 mi, 283° W · 20k acres

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