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Acton Texas Map

Explore Acton, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Acton, Texas

How to Use This Acton, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Acton, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Acton.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Acton
State	Texas (TX)
County	Hood County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	32.446806
Longitude	-97.690304
Population	8,200
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	76049
Area Code	817, 682
County Seat	Granbury

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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 occupies a quiet expanse of North Texas where the land settles into a rhythmic pattern of limestone and prairie grasses. It lies 6.1 miles east of Granbury, TX (from Granbury, TX: bearing 87°T), and is situated 1.2 miles north-northeast of DeCordova. {NAVIGATION_SENTENCE} The McCarthy Branch traces a slender, winding path through the local terrain, offering a cooling presence to the dry earth. Only one mile away, the expansive waters of Lake Granbury reflect the wide, changing sky, bringing a sense of depth to the immediate surroundings. To the west, the distant profile of the Devils Backbone provides a rugged, darkened silhouette against the horizon during the late afternoon. Acton State Park resides here as a point of stillness, preserving the natural character of the environment for those who walk its paths.

History in Acton is marked by the quiet endurance of those who first broke the soil to establish a life on the frontier. The local economy has evolved from its early reliance on subsistence farming and ranching into a space that supports modern regional commerce and residential growth. Small-scale industrial ventures and service trades have gradually filled the gaps left by the fading agricultural cycles of the past. Residents often look toward the light at dusk, when the golden sun casts long, sharp shadows across the fields, highlighting the resilience of the local architecture. Acton remains a place where the pace of labor is dictated by the season and the steady pulse of the surrounding rural landscape.

Cultural life in Acton is anchored by a sense of heritage that persists despite the shifting tides of the modern world. The most prominent landmark is the burial site of Elizabeth Crockett, the second wife of the legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett, which serves as a focal point for those remembering the early days of the republic. This site within Acton State Park draws visitors who seek a tangible connection to the individuals who shaped the identity of this region. The atmosphere is one of deliberate calm, where the community gathers for events that honor the traditions of the plains and the pioneers. Even as the world outside accelerates, the people here maintain a quiet focus on the history that defines their daily existence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Acton Public Square (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 263° W
Acton State Park (State Park) — 0.3 mi, 204° SW
Acton Methodist Church (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 137° SE
Acton Baptist Church (First Baptist Church of Acton) (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 149° SE
Mt. Loma (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 145° SE
Reunion Grounds (Local Park) — 4.9 mi, 274° W
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 5.2 mi, 148° SE
Granbury Opera House (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 267° W
Ark II (Conservation Area) — 8.9 mi, 318° NW
Chapelhouse Studios (Theatre) — 9.4 mi, 090° E
Chisholms (Public Artwork) — 9.5 mi, 090° E
Bear Creek Ranch (Park) — 10.9 mi, 018° N
Ed Young Station (Historic Ruins) — 14.0 mi, 190° S
Dinosaur Valley State Park (State Park) — 14.2 mi, 211° SW
Benbrook Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 14.5 mi, 039° NE
Rattler Pit Stadium (Stadium) — 14.7 mi, 253° W
Barnard's Mill and Art Museum (Museum) — 15.3 mi, 195° S
Apatosaurus (Attraction) — 15.6 mi, 208° SW
Tyrannosaurus rex (Attraction) — 15.6 mi, 208° SW
Whitney Lake (Recreation Area) — 17.0 mi, 168° S
Cinemark Cinema 6 (Cinema) — 17.7 mi, 115° SE
Johnson County Courthouse Museum (Museum) — 19.0 mi, 111° E
Eagle Stadium (Stadium) — 19.8 mi, 047° NE
Doss Heritage and Culture Center (Museum) — 21.1 mi, 345° N
Museum of the Americas (Museum) — 22.4 mi, 344° N
Vintage Car Museum (Museum) — 22.4 mi, 344° N
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (National Grassland) — 55.0 mi, 001° N · 20k acres

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