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Alpine Texas Map

Explore Alpine, 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 Alpine, Texas

How to Use This Alpine, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Alpine, 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 Alpine.

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	Alpine
State	Texas (TX)
County	Brewster County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.358492
Longitude	-103.661012
Population	6,035
Density	484.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	79830, 79831, 79832
Area Code	915
County Seat	Alpine
School District	Alpine Independent School District

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About Alpine, Texas

Alpine is a locality in Brewster County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,035. The population density is 484.8 people per km². Alpine is located at 30.3585°N, 103.6610°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Alpine is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 79830, 79831, 79832.

Alpine reveals itself through the steady, quiet flow of Alpine Creek, which traces a path through the high, arid plains of the region. It lies 123.4 miles southwest of West Odessa, TX (from West Odessa, TX: bearing 214°T), and is situated 21.6 miles east of Marfa. The landscape surrounding Alpine remains defined by expansive, open horizons that stretch toward the distant silhouette of Wilson Canyon. At just one mile away, the gentle rise of Alpine Hill commands the immediate view, offering a point of orientation against the vast, sun-bleached sky. The air here holds a thin, crystalline clarity that sharpens the edges of every rock and blade of grass. Baines Park sits directly at the center of the local geography, providing a modest green space where the earth feels particularly settled.

History in Alpine began with the expansion of the rail lines, which brought a permanent pulse to this inland territory. Ranching remains the foundational industry, with cattle and livestock still shaping the economic rhythm of the surrounding pastures. Over time, the local economy diversified to include regional commerce and the support of academic institutions that draw students to the high desert. The town functions as a hub for those who work the land, maintaining a steady pace defined by seasonal cycles of growth and harvest. Small businesses and local markets occupy the storefronts, keeping the daily commerce anchored in the practical needs of the people.

Cultural character in Alpine thrives on a blend of independent spirit and the quiet intensity of those who choose to live far from the density of urban centers. The community gathers periodically for local events that celebrate the heritage of the region and the resilience of its inhabitants. Landmarks such as the historic architecture of the university buildings reflect a commitment to education that persists despite the isolation of the plains. While many talented individuals have passed through the region, the author Dan Blachie remains noted for his connection to the literary landscape of this part of the country. Life in Alpine moves with a deliberate gravity, favoring long conversations and the slow observation of the changing light as dusk settles over the plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ranga Theatres (Cinema) — 0.0 mi, 173° S
First Baptist Church of Alpine (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 360° N
Granada Theatre (Theatre) — 0.1 mi, 112° E
Gage-Van Sickle House (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 067° NE
City Building (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 010° N
Baines Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 166° S
Medina Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 223° SW
Museum of the Big Bend (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 056° NE
Kokernot Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 350° N
Sul Ross Desk (Viewpoint) — 1.3 mi, 048° NE
Maintenant (Gallery) — 19.5 mi, 261° W
Sleeping Figure (Public Artwork) — 20.4 mi, 261° W
Glitch Gallery (Gallery) — 21.7 mi, 261° W
Marfa and Presidio County Museum (Museum) — 21.8 mi, 261° W
Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 21.8 mi, 166° S
Davis Mountains State Park (State Park) — 21.9 mi, 319° NW
Chinati Foundation (Attraction) — 22.2 mi, 259° W
Davis Mountains Easement - H. E. Sproul Timmo (Park) — 26.2 mi, 323° NW
Davis Mountains (Conservation Area) — 26.9 mi, 330° NW
Overland Trail Museum (Museum) — 28.5 mi, 328° NW
Neill Museum (Museum) — 28.5 mi, 328° NW
McDonald Observatory (Attraction) — 31.0 mi, 316° NW
Davis Mountains Preserve (Conservation Area) — 32.3 mi, 310° NW
Wolf Den Tank (Historic Ruins) — 35.3 mi, 306° NW
Sandia Wetlands (Nature Reserve) — 43.6 mi, 356° N
Big Bend Ranch State Park (State Park) — 49.0 mi, 211° SW
Big Bend National Park (National Park) — 50.5 mi, 155° SE · 785k acres
Casa Ramon (Historic Ruins) — 51.7 mi, 211° SW
Chinati Mountains (State Conservation Area) — 55.8 mi, 242° SW
Big Bend Proposed or Recommended Wilderness Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 55.9 mi, 148° SE · 577k acres

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