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Terrell Texas Map

Explore Terrell, 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 Terrell, Texas

How to Use This Terrell, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	32.725827
Longitude	-96.298003
Population	17,465
Density	250.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	75160, 75161
Area Code	214, 469
County Seat	Kaufman
School District	Terrell Independent School District

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About Terrell, Texas

Terrell is a locality in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 17,465. The population density is 250.2 people per km². Terrell is located at 32.7258°N, 96.2980°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Terrell is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 75160, 75161.

Terrell occupies a vast expanse of North Texas prairie where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered under a high, pale sky. It lies 10.8 miles east-northeast of Heartland, TX (from Heartland, TX: bearing 74°T), and is situated 9.6 miles southeast of McLendon-Chisholm. The landscape around Terrell consists of gentle, open terrain that catches the shifting light of the afternoon, turning the grasses into a sea of muted gold and gray. Kings Creek meanders quietly through the land just one mile from the center, providing a subtle, life-giving ribbon of moisture to the surrounding soil. To the east, the silhouette of Irish Ridge offers a faint, jagged interruption to the otherwise flat expanse. Residents often find solace at Stallings Park, where the quiet rustle of leaves provides a reprieve from the persistent prairie wind. A short drive away, Old Terrell City Lake sits in stillness, reflecting the deep, clear colors of the evening clouds.

Terrell emerged as a vital hub for commerce following the expansion of the Texas and Pacific Railway, which dictated the early layout and growth of the grid. The economy shifted from agrarian roots to a more diversified industrial base, yet the memory of the railroad remains etched into the rhythm of daily operations. Large-scale manufacturing and logistics facilities now utilize the flat geography to anchor the regional economy, providing steady employment for those who prefer the consistency of steady work. Local industries maintain a quiet, industrious pace that defines the morning commute and the afternoon lull. This focus on practical, tangible productivity ensures that Terrell remains a functional center for the surrounding agricultural districts. The transition from cattle trails to modern warehouses reflects a pragmatic evolution that values utility over ornamentation.

Cultural life in Terrell is defined by a sense of heritage that values the preservation of its physical landmarks and the stories of its residents. The historic downtown district serves as a quiet center for local gatherings, where the architecture speaks of a time when the railroad brought the world to the front door. Famous individuals like the actor Jamie Foxx spent their formative years here, absorbing the quiet cadence of life before moving onto larger stages. Annual community events bring neighbors together in public squares, reinforcing a social bond that feels both grounded and sincere. Visitors often remark on the particular clarity of the air during the cooler months, which seems to sharpen the outlines of the brick storefronts and wide streets. Terrell maintains a character that is patient and observant, preferring the depth of long-standing traditions to the fleeting nature of modern trends.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Breezy Hill Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 074° E
The Old Graveyard (Pioneer Cemetery) (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 069° E
Frank Reaugh (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 025° NE
Robert A. Terrell (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 030° NE
Old Tank (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 005° N
Ben Gill Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 008° N
Terrell Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 1.0 mi, 012° N
SwCC Entrance Sign (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 047° NE
Hometown Cinema (Cinema) — 1.8 mi, 154° SE
Kaufman Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 8.8 mi, 180° S
Future Abandoned House (Attraction) — 11.9 mi, 359° N
Tawakoni Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.7 mi, 062° NE
Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 15.9 mi, 326° NW
Section of the Rockwall (Attraction) — 17.0 mi, 327° NW
Royse City Calaboose (Attraction) — 17.3 mi, 354° N
Light Crust Doughboys Hall of Fame Museum (Museum) — 17.9 mi, 279° W
Lake Tawakoni State Park (State Park) — 18.4 mi, 064° NE
Oldest Wilmer Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 20.3 mi, 248° W
Military Heritage Collection of North Texas (Museum) — 20.4 mi, 352° N
Trinity River Greenbelt (Local Recreation) — 22.3 mi, 262° W
Lavon Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 22.4 mi, 338° N
Lavon Lake (Recreation Area) — 23.0 mi, 337° NW
Roffino Stadium (Stadium) — 23.1 mi, 286° W
Patty Granville Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 23.6 mi, 304° NW
Edgewood Heritage Park Museum (Museum) — 24.0 mi, 094° E
Wylie Acting Group (Theatre) — 24.3 mi, 324° NW
Purtis Creek State Park (State Park) — 29.7 mi, 146° SE
Caddo National Grassland (National Grassland) — 48.9 mi, 019° N · 18k acres
Neches River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 75.9 mi, 138° SE · 16k acres

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