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Red Oak Texas Map

Explore Red Oak, 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 Red Oak, Texas

How to Use This Red Oak, Texas Map

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

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	Red Oak
State	Texas (TX)
County	Ellis County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	32.509557
Longitude	-96.783992
Population	14,222
Density	357.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	75154
Area Code	214, 469
County Seat	Waxahachie
School District	Red Oak Independent School District

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About Red Oak, Texas

Red Oak is a locality in Ellis County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 14,222. The population density is 357.2 people per km². Red Oak is located at 32.5096°N, 96.7840°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Red Oak is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 75154.

Red Oak unfolds across a landscape of expansive prairie that catches the amber light of late afternoon in a way that turns the dry grasses to spun gold. It lies 3.7 miles southeast of Glenn Heights, TX (from Glenn Heights, TX: bearing 125°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-southeast of DeSoto. Brushy Creek meanders through the landscape just one mile from the center, providing a quiet corridor of shade and riparian growth that breaks the open horizon. To the west, the faint, hazy silhouette of White House Ridge marks the edge of the distant skyline, grounding the vastness of the plains. Residents often find solace in the stillness of Old Town Park, a local space that anchors the immediate environment with its mature trees and open lawns. Lake Clopton lies four miles away, offering a steady, reflective presence in the regional geography.

Red Oak emerged as a modest settlement defined by the resilience of those who worked the fertile black soil of the region. Agriculture served as the primary engine for the early economy, drawing families who sought to cultivate the land and build a stable foundation for the future. Over time, the local industries evolved alongside the broader regional growth, transitioning from purely agrarian roots to a more diverse professional landscape. Small businesses and commercial enterprises now occupy the spaces where wagons once traveled, maintaining the steady industriousness that defined the early days of Red Oak. This shift has allowed the populace to adapt to changing times while preserving the pragmatic spirit of an economy built on hard work and local investment.

The cultural character of Red Oak centers on a sense of neighborly connection and a quiet appreciation for a life lived at a measured pace. Old Town Park serves as a gathering point for seasonal events, where the community congregates to celebrate shared milestones and the changing seasons. The architecture of the region reflects a straightforward, functional aesthetic that prioritizes comfort and utility over unnecessary ornamentation. Notable public spaces and schools provide the framework for a life that values educational attainment and civic participation. While many individuals have contributed to the identity of the area, the collective presence of the families who have remained for generations provides the true depth of its social fabric. The air in Red Oak often carries a clean, crisp quality, particularly during the transition between the heat of the day and the cool, quiet descent of evening.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cherry Creek Nature Preserve (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 261° W
Old Town Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 273° W
Red Oak Cemetery (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 251° W
Bell's Chapel Cemetery (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 180° S
Graves Cemetery (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 156° SE
Bear Creek Nature Park (Local Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 005° N
Country View Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 4.4 mi, 010° N
Meadow Creek Park (Local Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 325° NW
Tenmile Creek Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 026° NE
Maddogz Paintball -Waxahachie (Public Artwork) — 5.4 mi, 244° SW
Desoto Ranch Park (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 332° NW
Snake Encounters (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 344° N
Cedar Hill Museum of History (Museum) — 11.3 mi, 301° NW
Oldest Wilmer Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 12.0 mi, 052° NE
Falconry Stage (Theatre) — 12.1 mi, 211° SW
Sea Hag Stage (Theatre) — 12.1 mi, 212° SW
Bardwell Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 12.7 mi, 156° SE
Joe Pool Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 13.2 mi, 304° NW
Cedar Hill State Park (State Park) — 13.4 mi, 304° NW
Talala Overlook (Viewpoint) — 14.0 mi, 302° NW
Predator Encounter (Attraction) — 15.9 mi, 354° N
Giraffe Feeding Station (Attraction) — 15.9 mi, 354° N
12th Street Center (Arts Centre) — 16.4 mi, 354° N
Fiji Senior Sign (Attraction) — 16.4 mi, 357° N
Dallas Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 18.5 mi, 004° N
Ro2 Art (Gallery) — 18.6 mi, 351° N
Natural History Museum (Museum) — 18.6 mi, 004° N
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (Museum) — 18.7 mi, 356° N
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (National Grassland) — 71.4 mi, 323° NW · 20k acres

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