Wilson Texas Map

About Wilson, Texas

Wilson is a locality in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. Wilson is located at 32.6826°N, 96.2919°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79381.

Wilson, Texas, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the subtle contours of the Blackland Prairie, where fields of green and gold stretch towards horizons softened by the humid Gulf air. It lies 11.4 miles east-south-east of Forney, TX (from Forney, TX: bearing 113°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south-south-west of Terrell. The land here is mostly flat, but not starkly so; a gentle swell here and there breaks the uniformity, hinting at the ancient waterways that once carved through this earth. In the early morning, a pearly mist often clings to the lower ground, lending a dreamlike quality to the scattered farmhouses and the skeletal silhouettes of pecan trees that punctuate the open spaces. The sky, vast and often a brilliant, washed-out blue during the day, can turn a bruised violet at dusk, a spectacle that seems to hold the quiet promise of cooler evenings and the murmur of cicadas. The economic lifeblood of Wilson has long been tied to the fertile soil, with cotton and grain historically dominating the agricultural output. While the days of vast cotton plantations have faded, farming still forms the backbone of the community, a legacy passed down through generations of families. The town itself, a collection of weathered buildings along a modest main street, carries the quiet dignity of a place that has seen its share of change but remains rooted in its past. A sense of shared history is palpable, a quiet understanding shared by those who have lived through the boom and bust cycles, the slow march of progress, and the enduring spirit of rural Texas.

About This Wilson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wilson, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.682631, -96.291924. 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 Wilson and Kaufman County.

Detailed location data for Wilson includes the ZIP code (76570), telephone area code (214, 469, 806), county seat of Kaufman County (Kaufman), and school district assignment (Wilson 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 Wilson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.