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Van Alstyne Texas Map

Explore Van Alstyne, 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 Van Alstyne, Texas

How to Use This Van Alstyne, Texas Map

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

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	Van Alstyne
State	Texas (TX)
County	Grayson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	33.4215
Longitude	-96.577211
Population	4,369
Density	316.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	75495
Area Code	972, 469
County Seat	Sherman
School District	Van Alstyne Independent School District

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About Van Alstyne, Texas

Van Alstyne is a locality in Grayson County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,369. The population density is 316.3 people per km². Van Alstyne is located at 33.4215°N, 96.5772°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Van Alstyne is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 75495.

Van Alstyne sits upon the broad, open plains of North Texas, where the horizon stretches wide and unobstructed under an expansive sky. It lies 5.3 miles north-northwest of Anna, TX (from Anna, TX: bearing 342°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north of Melissa.

The land remains defined by the gentle movement of the earth and the quiet presence of Hurricane Creek just a mile away, which draws a thin, verdant line through the surrounding fields. Residents often gather at Dorothy Fielder Park to watch the light change as the sun dips low, casting long, amber shadows across the grass. Further afield, the distant Hays Hills rise against the western sky, providing a subtle relief to the otherwise level topography. Gunter Lake lies ten miles from the center, offering a reflective surface that catches the pale blue of the afternoon. The air here holds a crisp, dry quality that clarifies the senses and highlights the seasonal shifts in the prairie vegetation.

Van Alstyne traces its roots back to the expansion of the railroad, which served as the primary artery for trade and the movement of people in the late nineteenth century. Agriculture formed the bedrock of the early economy, with vast fields of cotton and grain defining the labor of generations. Today, the local economy has diversified, balancing the remnants of its agrarian heritage with the steady pulse of modern commercial growth. Warehousing and logistical operations now utilize the proximity to major transport routes, ensuring the movement of goods remains a vital part of the regional output. This evolution from a rail-stop village to a participant in a larger industrial network reflects the persistent ambition of those who settle in these parts.

Van Alstyne maintains a character shaped by its history of hard work and a steady, predictable pace of life that values neighborly connection. The downtown area preserves traditional brick storefronts that have witnessed decades of change, serving as a physical anchor for the people who walk its sidewalks. Community events throughout the calendar year bring residents together, fostering a sense of continuity that defines the local atmosphere. Though the landscape is modest, it has nurtured individuals like the singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard, whose music carries the dust and the directness of this region. These landmarks and memories provide a sense of place that remains distinct from the rapid urbanization occurring in the wider metropolitan sprawl.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mantua Masonic Lodge No. 209, A. F. & A. M. (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 348° N
Howe Lodge No. 430, A. F. & A.M. (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 353° N
Van Alstyne (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 059° NE
Dorothy Fielder Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 059° NE
Ball Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 330° NW
Forrest W. Moore Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 157° SE
Natural Springs Park (Local Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 172° S
Adventure Camp (Local Recreation) — 6.3 mi, 117° SE
Top Fun Ranch (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 136° SE
Skydive Spaceland Dallas (Attraction) — 11.6 mi, 080° E
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 12.0 mi, 211° SW
Red River Historical Museum (Museum) — 14.8 mi, 353° N
Lavon Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 15.5 mi, 158° S
Nation Theater (Theatre) — 15.6 mi, 356° N
Collin County Central Museum at the Old Post Office (Museum) — 15.6 mi, 188° S
Last Art Gallery (Gallery) — 15.7 mi, 188° S
Ray Roberts Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 16.1 mi, 277° W
Orange tractor (Public Artwork) — 16.6 mi, 233° SW
Prairie (Viewpoint) — 18.1 mi, 187° S
Play Street Museum (Museum) — 19.6 mi, 207° SW
Ray Roberts Lake State Park (State Park) — 20.1 mi, 275° W
Moviehouse & Eatery McKinney (Cinema) — 21.8 mi, 203° SW
Thegallery8680 (Gallery) — 23.0 mi, 216° SW
Red River Railroad Museum (Museum) — 23.2 mi, 006° N
Carrico Stadium (Stadium) — 24.4 mi, 235° SW
Fort Inglish Village (Museum) — 24.8 mi, 064° NE
Eisenhower State Park (State Park) — 26.9 mi, 357° N
Caddo National Grassland (National Grassland) — 30.6 mi, 090° E · 18k acres
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (National Grassland) — 52.9 mi, 268° W · 20k acres
Chickasaw National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 72.0 mi, 342° N · 15k acres

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