Explore Sachse, 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 Sachse, 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 Sachse.
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 | Sachse |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Dallas County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.969015 |
| Longitude | -96.579523 |
| Population | 27,103 |
| Density | 1071.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 75048 |
| Area Code | 214, 469, 972 |
| County Seat | Dallas |
| School District | Garland Independent School District |
Sachse rests upon a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Long Branch, which cuts a subtle path through the terrain. It lies 2.9 miles south-southeast of Murphy, TX (from Murphy, TX: bearing 159°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east-southeast of Plano. The gentle topography surrounding Sachse reveals a prairie character, where the horizon remains broad and open under the wide Texas sky. Residents often look toward the distant silhouette of Graham Point to orient themselves against the vastness of the plains. Firefighters Park provides a local green space where the earth feels firm and grounded, offering a place to observe the changing light as dusk settles over the grass. Those who enjoy the outdoors frequently traverse the Breckenridge Park Trail, which meanders through the nearby woodland areas. The proximity of Muddy Creek Reservoir adds a sense of stillness to the environment, marking a point where the water mirrors the shifting clouds of the afternoon.
Sachse traces its origins back to the late nineteenth century, growing from a modest agricultural stop into a modern residential center. William Sachse, the namesake of the area, established a mill that anchored the early economy and provided a central hub for the surrounding farmers. Over the decades, the focus shifted from agrarian pursuits to the balanced service and industrial base that supports the current population. Today, the local economy reflects the steady ambition of those who appreciate a commute that leads back to a quiet, predictable hearth. The transition from a rural outpost to a suburban contributor has maintained a sense of industry, ensuring the machinery of daily life continues to turn with reliable efficiency.
Sachse maintains a cultural character defined by a neighborly reserve and a collective pride in its orderly streets. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the seasons, fostering a rhythm of life that feels deliberate and unhurried. While the area is not defined by the presence of global celebrities, it remains a place where the focus stays on the accomplishments of the everyday citizen. Landmark sites like Firefighters Park serve as communal anchors, hosting gatherings that reinforce the social bonds of the neighborhood. The atmosphere is one of steady growth, where the quality of life is measured by the clarity of the air and the quietude of the evening hours. Residents find satisfaction in a pace that values the simple, tangible reality of their immediate surroundings.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sachse, Texas. Coordinates: 32.969015, -96.579523. 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 Sachse includes the ZIP code (75048), telephone area code (214, 469, 972), county seat of Dallas County (Dallas), and school district assignment (Garland 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. |