The Colony Texas Map

About The Colony, Texas

The Colony is a locality in Denton County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 45,454. The population density is 1238.2 people per km². The Colony is located at 33.0890°N, 96.8864°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75036.

The Colony unfolds across rolling Texas Blackland Prairie, a landscape defined by broad, sun-drenched horizons and the subtle, low undulations that hint at ancient waterways. It lies 5.6 miles south-west of Frisco, TX (from Frisco, TX: bearing 220°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north of Carrollton. Here, the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sun-baked scent, a mingling of mown grass and the distant whisper of traffic along its arterial roads. Mature trees, often oaks and elms, punctuate the residential neighborhoods, their dense canopies offering pockets of cool shade against the persistent Texas sun, a welcome contrast to the open sky that dominates the views. The terrain, generally flat to gently rolling, slopes imperceptibly towards the Trinity River watershed, where the land might soften into lusher vegetation, though the prevailing character remains one of open, cultivated expanses. Founded on the cusp of a new millennium, The Colony's origins are tied to the burgeoning growth of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, a deliberate planning for expansion that has shaped its modern character. Its economy has diversified beyond its agricultural roots, embracing technology, retail, and service industries, with major employers contributing to the steady hum of commerce. The presence of large retail centers and entertainment venues draws visitors and locals alike, creating a lively, if somewhat transient, atmosphere. A distinctive feature is its proximity to Lake Lewisville, a vast reservoir that offers recreational opportunities and a palpable sense of connection to water, a precious commodity in this semi-arid region, where the glint of sunlight on its surface can be a constant, shimmering presence on the edge of town.

About This The Colony Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of The Colony, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.089009, -96.886392. 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 The Colony and Denton County.

Detailed location data for The Colony includes the ZIP code (75056), telephone area code (214, 469, 972), county seat of Denton County (Denton), and school district assignment (Lewisville 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 The Colony is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.