Acton Texas Map

About Acton, Texas

Acton is a locality in Hood County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Acton is located at 32.4468°N, 97.6903°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76049.

Acton rests under a wide Texas sky, where the earth breathes a dry, sun-baked scent. It lies 19.0 miles west-north-west of Cleburne, TX (from Cleburne, TX: bearing 291°T), and is situated 6.1 miles east of Granbury. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, rolling hills giving way to flatter stretches where mesquite trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, stand sentinel against the horizon. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint whisper of dust, a subtle reminder of the vast, open spaces that surround this Hood County settlement. Here, the land feels patient, enduring, marked by the slow, persistent work of wind and sun, and the occasional rustle of unseen life in the sparse brush. The story of Acton is intertwined with the rich soil and the resilient spirit of its people, a history that echoes through the quiet hum of everyday life. Once a vital stop for travelers and a hub for local agriculture, its economy has evolved, with many residents now commuting to larger nearby centers, yet a strong sense of local identity persists. The legacy of early Texas settlers can still be felt, a quiet strength that underpins the community's character. While not a place of grand monuments, Acton holds a distinct charm, a grounded presence that speaks of continuity and a deep connection to the land it inhabits, where the rhythm of life is measured by the changing seasons and the enduring patterns of the Texas plains.

About This Acton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Acton, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Acton and Hood County.

Detailed location data for Acton includes the ZIP code (76049), telephone area code (817, 682), county seat of Hood County (Granbury), and school district assignment. 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 Acton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.