Taylor Texas Map

About Taylor, Texas

Taylor is a locality in Williamson County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 17,136. The population density is 286.0 people per km². Taylor is located at 30.5708°N, 97.4094°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76574.

Taylor rests in Williamson County, a landscape where the Blackland Prairies begin to roll, hinting at the gentle undulations that define Central Texas. It lies 8.4 miles east-north-east of Hutto, TX (from Hutto, TX: bearing 77°T), and is situated 6.8 miles west-south-west of Thrall. Here, the sky feels vast, a boundless canvas brushed with the soft hues of dawn and the fiery pronouncements of sunset, casting a golden light across fields of sorghum and cotton. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a whisper of damp soil and sun-baked grasses. This is a place where the horizon stretches, unbroken save for the occasional cluster of live oaks or the distant silhouette of a silo, a quiet testament to the enduring agricultural spirit that permeates the very character of Taylor. The story of Taylor is deeply entwined with the railroad, a vital artery that spurred its growth in the late 19th century, drawing settlers and commerce to this fertile ground. For decades, agriculture, particularly cotton and cattle, formed the backbone of its economy, and while the landscape still bears the imprint of these pursuits, the economic character of Taylor has broadened considerably. Today, a burgeoning manufacturing sector contributes to the town’s vitality, creating a dynamic blend of old and new. The distinctive Czech heritage, a legacy of early immigrants, still echoes in the annual festivals and the community's enduring spirit, offering a unique cultural flavor to this corner of Texas.

About This Taylor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Taylor, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.570755, -97.409444. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Taylor and Williamson County.

Detailed location data for Taylor includes the ZIP code (76574), telephone area code (254), county seat of Williamson County (Georgetown), and school district assignment (Taylor Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Taylor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.