Terrell Texas Map

About Terrell, Texas

Terrell is a locality in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 20,366. The population density is 221.2 people per km². Terrell is located at 32.7360°N, 96.2753°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75160.

Terrell, Texas, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, sweeping plains characteristic of North Texas, where the sky often feels vast and boundless. It lies 10.8 miles east-northeast of Heartland, TX (from Heartland, TX: bearing 74°T), and is situated 9.6 miles southeast of McLendon-Chisholm. The land here is a study in subtle transitions, moving from flatter expanses that welcome the sun's full embrace to areas where the earth rises in soft, almost imperceptible swells. Here, the air carries a dry, clean scent, particularly potent after a summer rain, and the light at dusk can cast a warm, golden hue across the fields, lending a quiet majesty to the closing day. The horizon, often unbroken, invites contemplation, a wide canvas against which the clouds paint their ephemeral stories. The history of Terrell is deeply rooted in the agricultural heritage of the region, its growth spurred by the arrival of the railroad and the fertile lands that drew settlers seeking opportunity. For many years, cotton was king, its white bolls a familiar sight that shaped the local economy and the lives of its people. While the agricultural roots remain, Terrell has diversified, embracing a spirit of pragmatic industry that includes manufacturing and logistics, reflecting a steady evolution rather than a dramatic shift. This economic adaptability has allowed the community to maintain a sense of grounded resilience, a quiet strength that underpins its identity. The cultural character of Terrell is one of straightforward friendliness, a welcoming spirit that feels as open as its wide-open spaces. The town square, with its historic courthouse, often serves as a gathering point, a visual anchor for the community's shared life. While there are no singular, universally famous landmarks that draw international crowds, Terrell possesses a quiet charm in its older neighborhoods and its well-maintained public spaces, places where the rhythm of everyday life unfolds with a comfortable pace. Local events, often tied to the seasons or the town's heritage, provide opportunities for connection, fostering a sense of belonging that is a hallmark of this North Texas community.

About This Terrell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Terrell, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.735963, -96.275257. 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 Terrell and Kaufman County.

Detailed location data for Terrell includes the ZIP code (75160), telephone area code (214, 469), county seat of Kaufman County (Kaufman), and school district assignment (Terrell 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 Terrell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.