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Richardson Texas Map

Explore Richardson, 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 Richardson, Texas

How to Use This Richardson, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	32.972291
Longitude	-96.708069
Population	119,469
Density	1614.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	75081, 75080, 75082, 75083, 75085
Area Code	214, 469, 972
County Seat	Dallas
School District	Richardson Independent School District

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About Richardson, Texas

Richardson is a locality in Dallas County, Texas, United States. With a population of 119,469, Richardson is a major urban centre in Texas. The population density is 1614.8 people per km². Richardson is located at 32.9723°N, 96.7081°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Richardson is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 75081, 75080, 75082.

Richardson occupies a landscape defined by the subtle persistence of the Floyd Branch, a waterway that cuts a quiet path through the terrain as it moves toward the broader plains of North Texas. It lies 5.3 miles south-southwest of Plano, TX (from Plano, TX: bearing 200°T), and is situated 5.8 miles west-northwest of Garland. The air here holds the weight of the inland heat, far removed from any maritime influence, where the horizon remains flat and expansive under a sky that shifts from pale gold to deep violet as the sun descends. At Ruth Young Park, the land offers a grounded space for reflection, where the native grasses and soil serve as a quiet anchor for the residents. On the distant horizon, one might catch the faint, hazy suggestion of Irish Ridge, a reminder of the geological variations that exist beyond the immediate reach of the prairie.

Settlement in Richardson emerged from the steady expansion of the nineteenth-century rail lines, which acted as a catalyst for growth in what was once primarily agricultural territory. The early inhabitants recognized the utility of the land, establishing a hub that would eventually transition from a modest farming stop into a sophisticated center of commerce. Over time, the identity of Richardson was forged not by sudden fortune, but by the gradual accumulation of infrastructure and the arrival of families seeking to build a stable future. This history remains quietly present in the older sections of the grid, where the memory of those first homesteaders persists in the alignment of the streets and the enduring resilience of the architecture.

Modern Richardson sustains a robust economic environment, anchored by a dense concentration of technology and telecommunications firms that define the local skyline. The presence of the University of Texas at Dallas brings an intellectual vitality to the region, drawing students and researchers who contribute to a culture of constant innovation and professional development. Infrastructure here is designed for efficiency, with transit systems and thoroughfares facilitating a steady, methodical pace of life that reflects the industrious nature of its people. As a center for high-level industry, Richardson maintains a focus on future-oriented growth, ensuring that the local economy stays aligned with the rapid advancements of the global marketplace.

Culture in Richardson flourishes through a blend of academic inquiry and community-wide gatherings, such as the annual Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival, which gathers crowds to celebrate local and regional talent. Residents often take advantage of the nearby Duck Creek Trail for exercise or quiet contemplation, and those seeking the stillness of deeper waters frequently visit White Rock Lake, which provides a necessary respite from the urban density. While the city does not host its own professional sports teams, the proximity to the wider metropolitan area allows for easy access to major league games, though the local interest remains firmly rooted in the academic athletics of the university. Figures of recognized achievement have passed through these streets, leaving a legacy of intellectual rigor that continues to shape the character of a place that values substance over spectacle.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Prairie Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 307° NW
Collins Radio Echo 1 Project (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 192° S
Galatyn Park Art (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 350° N
Blewett Cemetery (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 218° SW
Galatyn Woodland Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 356° N
Lookout Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 046° NE
Sherrill Park Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 066° NE
Hill-Robberson House (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 028° NE
Spring Creek Nature Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 021° N
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 228° SW
Berkner Auditorium (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 161° S
Temoc (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 290° W
SP/N Gallery (Gallery) — 3.1 mi, 301° NW
Richland College (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 195° S
Heritage Farmstead Museum (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 337° NW
Liberty Park Tank (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 325° NW
Outcry Theatre (Theatre) — 3.9 mi, 357° N
Little Saigon (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 159° S
Naaman Community (Historic Ruins) — 4.9 mi, 105° E
Henderson Collective (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 188° S
Patty Granville Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.8 mi, 134° SE
Slick City Action Park (Theme Park) — 6.0 mi, 215° SW
Play Street Museum (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 065° NE
Roberta Masciarelli Sustainable Artworks (Gallery) — 6.9 mi, 263° W
Ray Roberts Lake State Park (State Park) — 25.9 mi, 315° NW
Cedar Hill State Park (State Park) — 27.6 mi, 214° SW
Caddo National Grassland (National Grassland) — 49.1 mi, 051° NE · 18k acres

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