Explore Waxahachie, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie.
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 | Waxahachie |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Ellis County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.40248 |
| Longitude | -96.844493 |
| Population | 41,140 |
| Density | 320.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 75165, 75167, 75168 |
| Area Code | 214, 469 |
| County Seat | Waxahachie |
| School District | Waxahachie Independent School District |
Waxahachie occupies a broad expanse of North Texas prairie where the sunlight stretches thin and golden over the flat, fertile earth. It lies 9.4 miles south-southwest of Red Oak, TX (from Red Oak, TX: bearing 196°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-southeast of Ovilla. Waxahachie Creek carves a quiet, winding path through the landscape, serving as a constant companion to the surrounding fields and woodlands. Three miles to the west, the calm surface of Lake Waxahachie reflects the expansive sky, offering a stillness that defines the regional character. While the distant silhouette of Inspiration Point marks the horizon fifteen miles away, the immediate terrain remains defined by open plains and rich, dark soil. Residents often gather at George Brown Plaza Park, a central green space where the pace of the day slows to match the rhythmic movement of the creek and the shifting shadows of the afternoon.
Cotton production once fueled the early growth of Waxahachie, establishing a legacy of commerce that prioritized the rhythms of harvest and trade. The economy has since evolved to embrace a diverse blend of light manufacturing and regional services, maintaining a steady industrial pulse that supports the local population. Architecture from the turn of the century continues to dominate the commercial districts, showcasing a commitment to preservation that honors the craftsmanship of past generations. Business owners here often favor traditional storefronts, keeping the downtown area active with a deliberate, measured energy that resists the haste of larger metropolitan centers. This focus on long-term stability ensures that Waxahachie remains a place where the labor of the present is deeply informed by the economic foundations of its founding era.
Cultural life in Waxahachie finds its expression in the preservation of ornate Victorian homes and the vibrant community traditions that define the calendar year. The Ellis County Courthouse stands as a singular landmark, its dramatic stone facade serving as a focal point for public life and civic pride. Filmmakers have long recognized the unique aesthetic of the local streets, often selecting the area as a backdrop for cinematic storytelling that captures a distinct sense of place. Among the notable figures associated with the region, the acclaimed playwright Horton Foote drew inspiration from the local environment, weaving the specific textures of the area into his celebrated works. Whether through seasonal festivals or quiet evenings on front porches, the inhabitants of Waxahachie cultivate a shared identity that balances a respect for heritage with an openness to the evolving modern world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waxahachie, Texas. Coordinates: 32.40248, -96.844493. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Waxahachie includes the ZIP code (75165, 75167, 75168), telephone area code (214, 469), county seat of Ellis County (Waxahachie), and school district assignment (Waxahachie Independent School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |