Terrell Texas Map

About Terrell, Texas

Terrell is a locality in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 20,366. The population density is 221.2 people per km². Terrell is located at 32.7360°N, 96.2753°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75160.

Terrell lies on a broad, sun-drenched plain where the sky seems to stretch endlessly, a vast canvas of blue that shifts through a thousand shades of light. It lies 11.5 miles east of Forney, TX (from Forney, TX: bearing 94°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-east of McLendon-Chisholm. The land here, a rich tapestry of dark, loamy soil, rolls with a gentle, unassuming grace, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of mesquite trees and the occasional, proud oak. In the heat of the afternoon, the air itself seems to hum with a low, persistent energy, carrying the faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and distant fields. As dusk descends, the western horizon ignites with a blaze of ochre and rose, casting long, languid shadows across the landscape and imbuing the quiet streets of Terrell with a profound, almost sacred stillness. This corner of Kaufman County was forged in the crucible of westward expansion, a place where the railroad first whispered promises of progress, laying down iron arteries that connected isolated settlements to the wider world. For generations, the economy of Terrell has been deeply rooted in the earth, its prosperity tied to the bounty of cotton fields and cattle ranches that once defined its character. While that agrarian spirit still lingers, a new rhythm has taken hold, with small businesses and a growing diversity of industries contributing to the town's steady, unhurried pulse. The old brick buildings downtown, weathered by time and the Texas sun, stand as silent witnesses to this evolution, each facade holding a story of resilience and quiet adaptation, a testament to the enduring spirit of Terrell.

About This Terrell Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Terrell, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Terrell and Kaufman County.

Detailed location data for Terrell includes the ZIP code (75160), telephone area code (214, 469), county seat of Kaufman County (Kaufman), and school district assignment (Terrell 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 Terrell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.