Palmer Texas Map

About Palmer, Texas

Palmer is a locality in Ellis County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,435. The population density is 551.9 people per km². Palmer is located at 32.4313°N, 96.6678°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78586.

Palmer rests on the broad, sun-baked plains of North Texas, a landscape where the sky feels as vast as the earth it embraces. It lies 7.5 miles north-northwest of Ennis, TX (from Ennis, TX: bearing 341°T), and is situated 10.0 miles southeast of Red Oak. The land here is a study in subtle contours, not dramatic rises, but gentle swells that catch the light in shifting patterns. Fields of cotton, their bolls like pale promises against the deep green of late summer, stretch to the horizon, interspersed with stands of sturdy pecan trees whose branches reach like gnarled fingers toward the relentless sun. The air itself carries a dry, earthy perfume, a blend of baked soil and the faint sweetness of ripening crops, and at dusk, the western sky bleeds into a breathtaking palette of rose and amethyst, a silent testament to the day's labor. Palmer’s roots run deep into the agricultural heart of Ellis County, its economy historically tethered to the fertile soil that yields bountiful harvests. For generations, the rhythm of life in Palmer has been dictated by the planting and reaping seasons, a cycle that has shaped its quiet, enduring character. The town’s modest downtown, with its weathered brick buildings and friendly storefronts, speaks of a community that values connection and shared experience. While the whispers of cotton gins and grain elevators may have faded somewhat with the advent of modern agriculture, the spirit of resilience and self-sufficiency, born from the land, still defines Palmer.

About This Palmer Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palmer, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.431252, -96.66777. 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 Palmer and Ellis County.

Detailed location data for Palmer includes the ZIP code (75152), telephone area code (214, 469, 830), county seat of Ellis County (Waxahachie), and school district assignment (Palmer 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 Palmer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.