Collin County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Collin County - Collin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Collin County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Collin County located in the map, major cities in Collin county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Collin County, Texas

Map of Collin County, Texas

Collin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is McKinney. As per 2020 census, the population of Collin County is 1109462 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 848 sq mi (2,196 km2). Collin County was established on 1846.

Facts about Collin County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNorth Texas / Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex
County SeatMcKinney
Named AfterCollin McKinney, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence
Established1846
Organized1846
Coordinates33.1790° N, 96.4920° W
Total Area886 sq mi
Land Area841 sq mi
Water Area45 sq mi
Population (2020)1,064,465
Population RankOne of the fastest-growing and most populous counties in Texas
Major CitiesPlano, McKinney, Frisco, Allen, Wylie
Main IndustriesTechnology, Finance, Healthcare, Education, Corporate Headquarters
Major AirportDallas/Fort Worth International Airport (nearby)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForEconomy & tech boom, top-ranked schools, rapid suburban growth, major corporate campuses
Websitehttps://www.collincountytx.gov

Top Attractions in Collin County, Texas

  • Historic Downtown McKinney – Boutiques, restaurants, galleries, and vibrant town square.
  • Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary – Nature trails, wildlife exhibits, and seasonal events.
  • Allen Premium Outlets – Popular outdoor shopping center with major brands.
  • Shops at Legacy (Plano) – Dining, shopping, hotels, and nightlife.
  • Arbor Hills Nature Preserve – Scenic hiking and biking trails.
  • Plano Heritage Farmstead Museum – Living history farm with 19th-century exhibits.
  • Topgolf Allen – Entertainment venue for golf games and social events.
  • Southfork Ranch (Parker) – TV-famous “Dallas” ranch offering tours and events.
  • Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve – Large natural area with trails and water recreation.
  • Collin County History Museum – Local exhibits explaining the region’s heritage.

Cities and Towns in Collin County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
McKinney (county seat)City19530833.1976°N, 96.6153°W
PlanoCity28549433.0198°N, 96.6989°W
FriscoCity20050933.1507°N, 96.8236°W
AllenCity10462733.1032°N, 96.6706°W
ProsperTown3057433.2362°N, 96.8011°W
CelinaCity1663933.3246°N, 96.7850°W
AnnaCity1668933.3490°N, 96.5486°W
MelissaCity1381733.2859°N, 96.5722°W
PrincetonCity1762733.1801°N, 96.4980°W
FarmersvilleCity330133.1637°N, 96.3597°W
MurphyCity2148033.0151°N, 96.6130°W
ParkerCity537033.0848°N, 96.6169°W
LucasCity729833.0846°N, 96.5853°W
FairviewTown1098933.1393°N, 96.6089°W
Blue RidgeCity143133.2984°N, 96.4014°W
Josephine (partly in Hunt County)City281233.0618°N, 96.3078°W
NevadaCity129833.0582°N, 96.3855°W
LavonCity441833.0271°N, 96.4386°W
Lowry CrossingCity184133.1545°N, 96.5483°W
WestonCity28333.3504°N, 96.6650°W
New HopeCity63233.2046°N, 96.5680°W
WestminsterCity33.3568°N, 96.4561°W
St. PaulTown33.0432°N, 96.5508°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Collin County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • U.S. Highway 75 (Central Expressway) - north toward Sherman and south toward Dallas
  • U.S. Highway 380 - east-west route connecting McKinney, Princeton, and Prosper
  • Dallas North Tollway - connects Frisco, Plano, and Dallas
  • President George Bush Turnpike - serves southern Collin County communities
  • State Highway 121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway) - connects Plano, Allen, McKinney, and DFW Airport area
  • State Highway 5 - parallel route through McKinney, Anna, and Melissa
  • State Highway 289 (Preston Road) - north-south route through Frisco and Prosper
  • State Highway 78 - connects Farmersville, Lavon, and Garland
  • State Highway 205 - serves southeastern Collin County communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Collin County

  • Grayson County (north)
  • Fannin County (northeast)
  • Hunt County (east)
  • Rockwall County (southeast)
  • Dallas County (south)
  • Denton County (west)

Distance from Collin County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • McKinney to Allen (Collin County), Texas - 8 mi (13 km)
  • McKinney to Frisco (Collin County), Texas - 14 mi (23 km)
  • McKinney to Plano (Collin County), Texas - 17 mi (27 km)
  • McKinney to Princeton (Collin County), Texas - 10 mi (16 km)
  • McKinney to Anna (Collin County), Texas - 11 mi (18 km)
  • McKinney to Melissa (Collin County), Texas - 6 mi (10 km)
  • McKinney to Prosper (Collin County), Texas - 13 mi (21 km)
  • McKinney to Farmersville (Collin County), Texas - 18 mi (29 km)
  • McKinney to Sherman (Grayson County), Texas - 31 mi (50 km)
  • McKinney to Denton (Denton County), Texas - 32 mi (51 km)
  • McKinney to Greenville (Hunt County), Texas - 35 mi (56 km)
  • McKinney to Rockwall (Rockwall County), Texas - 29 mi (47 km)
  • McKinney to Dallas (Dallas County), Texas - 33 mi (53 km)
  • McKinney to Fort Worth (Tarrant County), Texas - 61 mi (98 km)
  • McKinney to Denton (Denton County), Texas - 32 mi (51 km)

Waterbodies in Collin County

Lavon Lake, Lake Ray Hubbard, Lewisville Lake shoreline, East Fork Trinity River, Sister Grove Creek, Wilson Creek, Rowlett Creek, Pilot Grove Creek, Honey Creek, White Rock Creek tributaries, Lavon Reservoir, Trinity River watershed, wetlands, flood-control lakes, ponds, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Collin County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
TPC Craig RanchMcKinney33.1723°N, 96.7198°W
Stonebridge Ranch Country Club - Dye CourseMcKinney33.1876°N, 96.6714°W
Stonebridge Ranch Country Club - Hills CourseMcKinney33.1948°N, 96.6807°W
Oak Hollow Golf CourseMcKinney33.2041°N, 96.6362°W
Heritage Ranch Golf & Country ClubFairview33.1477°N, 96.6118°W
The Courses at Watters CreekPlano33.0926°N, 96.6765°W
Gleneagles Country Club - Kings CoursePlano33.0637°N, 96.8176°W
Gleneagles Country Club - Queens CoursePlano33.0629°N, 96.8168°W
The Clubs of Stonebridge RanchMcKinney33.1892°N, 96.6738°W
Plantation Golf ClubFrisco33.1375°N, 96.8393°W
Frisco Lakes Golf ClubFrisco33.1834°N, 96.9242°W
The Trails of Frisco Golf ClubFrisco33.1287°N, 96.8548°W
Twin Creeks Golf ClubAllen33.1048°N, 96.7115°W
Hurricane Creek Country ClubAnna33.3541°N, 96.5637°W

Colleges and Universities in Collin County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Collin CollegePublicCommunity CollegeLarge multi-campus community college district
University of North Texas at FriscoPublicUniversityUndergraduate and graduate degree programs
University of Texas at DallasPublicUniversityMajor research university serving the region
Parker UniversityPrivateUniversityHealth sciences and chiropractic education
National University - North Texas CampusPrivateUniversityAdult and professional degree programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Collin County QuickFacts
  2. Official Collin County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Collin County
  4. Collin College
  5. University of North Texas at Frisco