Pottsboro Texas Map

About Pottsboro, Texas

Pottsboro is a locality in Grayson County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,691. The population density is 321.1 people per km². Pottsboro is located at 33.7593°N, 96.6694°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75076.

Pottsboro rests on the southern edge of Lake Texoma, a vast blue expanse that defines much of its immediate landscape. It lies 7.6 miles west of Denison, TX (from Denison, TX: bearing 272°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-northwest of Sherman. The land here is a gentle undulation of rolling plains, punctuated by stands of post oak and cedar, their branches reaching out like arthritic fingers against the wide Texas sky. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of the lake mingled with the dry, sun-baked aroma of prairie grass, a subtle perfume that speaks of both water and earth. The light at dusk, when it spills across the water and bleeds into the horizon, paints the clouds in hues of rose and lavender, a fleeting masterpiece that seems to hold its breath before nightfall. Pottsboro’s story is inextricably linked to the creation of Lake Texoma, a monumental project that reshaped the local economy and way of life. Before the dam, this was a region of small farms and scattered ranches, a quiet corner of North Texas where life moved at a steady, predictable pace. The lake brought a surge of new energy, transforming Pottsboro into a hub for recreation and tourism. Marinas dot the shoreline, their docks alive with the gentle lapping of water against fiberglass hulls, and the distant hum of boat engines is a familiar soundtrack to summer days. This shift has infused Pottsboro with a unique character, a blend of its agricultural roots and its present-day identity as a gateway to the shimmering waters of the lake, drawing a steady stream of visitors eager to cast a line or feel the spray of a speedboat.

About This Pottsboro Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pottsboro, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.759271, -96.66944. 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 Pottsboro and Grayson County.

Detailed location data for Pottsboro includes the ZIP code (75076), telephone area code (214, 469, 972), county seat of Grayson County (Sherman), and school district assignment (Pottsboro 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 Pottsboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.