Explore Sherman, 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 Sherman, 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 Sherman.
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 | Sherman |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Grayson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 33.628596 |
| Longitude | -96.626722 |
| Population | 43,645 |
| Density | 365.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 75090, 75092, 75091 |
| Area Code | 214, 469, 972 |
| County Seat | Sherman |
| School District | Sherman Independent School District |
Sherman occupies a resilient stretch of North Texas prairie where the horizon expands into a vast, open sky that turns a deep, bruised violet during the final moments of sunset. It lies 9.3 miles south-southwest of Denison, TX (from Denison, TX: bearing 207°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north of Howe. Post Oak Creek carves a quiet, meandering path through the earth near the center of the landscape, providing a steady, low-lying moisture that sustains the hardy vegetation of the region. The terrain consists of gentle, undulating plains that shift in color from the vibrant, fresh green of spring to the muted, sun-bleached gold of late summer. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Lucy Kidd-Key Park, a peaceful expanse that serves as a verdant anchor for the surrounding residential streets.
Sherman emerged from the nineteenth-century expansion of the frontier, established as a central hub for the agricultural vitality of the surrounding blackland prairies. The settlement grew through the diligence of early pioneers who recognized the potential of the fertile soil and the strategic advantage of its position along emerging trade routes. Over the decades, the architectural character of the main thoroughfares has evolved, preserving a sense of endurance that honors the labor of those who first broke the sod. The history of Sherman remains etched in the steady persistence of its civic institutions and the enduring layout of its original residential districts.
Modern industry in Sherman thrives on a diverse foundation that balances manufacturing prowess with the intellectual contributions of local academic centers like Austin College. The regional economy benefits from a sophisticated infrastructure, including robust logistics networks that connect local production to broader national markets. Beyond the industrial corridors, the Fairview Park Trail offers a dedicated space for recreation, allowing those who work in the local factories and corporate offices to reconnect with the landscape. The daily rhythm of Sherman is defined by this blend of productive labor and the steady, quiet pursuit of educational advancement.
Cultural life in Sherman centers on a communal appreciation for the changing seasons and the local traditions that mark the passing of the year. While residents often look toward the regional college sports scene for weekend excitement, the local atmosphere remains grounded in smaller, more intimate gatherings. During the warmer months, many seek the quiet respite of the water at Sherman Country Club Lake, where the surface reflects the expansive Texas clouds. Notable figures like the esteemed jurist and statesman Sam Rayburn maintained strong ties to this part of the state, leaving an imprint of civic service that continues to resonate through the local consciousness.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sherman, Texas. Coordinates: 33.628596, -96.626722. 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 Sherman includes the ZIP code (75090, 75092, 75091), telephone area code (214, 469, 972), county seat of Grayson County (Sherman), and school district assignment (Sherman 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. |