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The Colony Texas Map

Explore The Colony, 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 The Colony, Texas

How to Use This The Colony, Texas Map

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

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	The Colony
State	Texas (TX)
County	Denton County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	33.089598
Longitude	-96.903368
Population	44,534
Density	1227.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	75056, 75036
Area Code	214, 469, 972
County Seat	Denton
School District	Lewisville Independent School District

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About The Colony, Texas

The Colony is a locality in Denton County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 44,534. The population density is 1227.4 people per km². The Colony is located at 33.0896°N, 96.9034°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. The Colony is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 75056, 75036.

The Colony occupies a distinctive expanse of terrain characterized by its proximity to expansive inland waters and open stretches of prairie. It lies 5.6 miles southwest of Frisco, TX (from Frisco, TX: bearing 220°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north of Carrollton. Lake Lewisville defines much of the northern boundary, offering a vast, shimmering presence that reflects the expansive Texas sky during the golden hour. A short distance away, the modest path of Office Creek meanders through the landscape, providing a quiet corridor for local wildlife. Residents often seek the tranquility of Lions Club Park, where the flat ground and open air allow the day’s heat to dissipate as dusk falls. Even at a significant distance from any coastline, the horizon maintains a wide, unobstructed clarity that feels unique to this specific latitude.

The Colony emerged from a vision of suburban growth that transformed quiet ranch lands into a thriving residential hub. Early development prioritized a balance between modern housing and the preservation of the surrounding plains, fostering an economy that now leans heavily into retail, hospitality, and corporate services. This transition from rural acreage to a bustling center of commerce has invited a diverse array of businesses to establish roots here. The local industry thrives on the energy of professionals who commute to the broader metropolitan region while maintaining their residence in this particular enclave. Over time, the economic focus has shifted toward creating sustainable environments where industry and daily life coexist without friction.

Cultural life in The Colony is defined by a spirit of communal gathering and an appreciation for accessible outdoor recreation. Visitors and residents alike frequently explore the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Trail, which offers a tactile connection to the native flora and terrain found a few miles away. While the pace of life remains steady and industrious, local events often draw people together to celebrate the shared identity of the area. Public spaces serve as the anchor for this social character, allowing for a rhythm that favors neighborly interaction over the haste of larger urban centers. Though individuals of global fame may have passed through these borders, the genuine strength of the population lies in the everyday lives of those who sustain the vibrant, evolving culture of The Colony.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lewisville Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — locality lies within
Lewisville Lake (Recreation Area) — locality lies within
Kids Colony Playground/Skatezone Skate Park (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 350° N
Lakeside Community Theatre (Theatre) — 0.6 mi, 065° NE
Open Space (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 117° SE
David Gregory Fox Jr. (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 123° SE
The Hedgcoxe War (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 123° SE
Wynnwood Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 284° W
The Colony Five Star Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 129° SE
The Tribute Rock Snake (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 325° NW
Bridges Cemetery (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 095° E
Crayola Experience (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 135° SE
Greater Lewisville Community Theatre (Theatre) — 6.1 mi, 241° SW
Thegallery8680 (Gallery) — 6.9 mi, 053° NE
Lake Dallas Stadium (Stadium) — 7.4 mi, 289° W
Tom Landry Stadium (Stadium) — 8.3 mi, 151° SE
A W Perry Homestead Museum (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 177° S
Margo Manning Casting & Acting Studio (Arts Centre) — 9.9 mi, 153° SE
Roberta Masciarelli Sustainable Artworks (Gallery) — 10.0 mi, 153° SE
Liberty Park Tank (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 119° SE
Moviehouse & Eatery McKinney (Cinema) — 10.8 mi, 075° E
SP/N Gallery (Gallery) — 10.8 mi, 127° SE
Heritage Farmstead Museum (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 116° SE
Play Street Museum (Museum) — 11.3 mi, 061° NE
Ray Roberts Lake State Park (State Park) — 12.4 mi, 326° NW
Cedar Hill State Park (State Park) — 31.2 mi, 188° S
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (National Grassland) — 39.8 mi, 301° NW · 20k acres

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