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Grapevine has a total area of 35.85 square miles and is along a transitional zone between the
eastern edge of the eastern Cross Timbers and the western side of the Black Prairie. The terrain is
a combination of level ground and rolling hills and is heavily wooded in parts. The soils are
heavy blackland type soils. The Trinity River and its tributaries drain the Grapevine area.

Transportation

The City is in the center of a highway network that includes seven spokes of an extensive
highway system. Three major freeways, State Hwy 114, State Hwy 121, and Interstate Hwy 635,
intersect in the heart of Grapevine and provide excellent access to Dallas and Fort Worth and the
area's shopping, entertainment and employment centers.

There are 43 motor freight lines providing service to Grapevine and the City is within the Dallas
and Fort Worth Commercial Zone for deliveries. Railroad service is offered by the Cotton Belt
railroad and the Southern Pacific railroad, both with daily switching service.

The cities of Colleyville, Southlake, Euless, Coppell and Lewisville, all rapidly growing
communities, are located adjacent to Grapevine. Because of Grapevine's central location and
access to freeways, retailers attract customers from several of these surrounding cities and the
DFW International Airport.

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