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Alvarado Texas Map

Explore Alvarado, 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 Alvarado, Texas

How to Use This Alvarado, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	32.406531
Longitude	-97.211678
Population	4,739
Density	440.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	76009
Area Code	817, 682
County Seat	Cleburne
School District	Alvarado Independent School District

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About Alvarado, Texas

Alvarado is a locality in Johnson County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,739. The population density is 440.6 people per km². Alvarado is located at 32.4065°N, 97.2117°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Alvarado is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 76009.

Alvarado maintains a quiet presence upon the broad, open plains of North Texas, where the horizon stretches wide under an expansive sky. It lies 11.0 miles east-northeast of Cleburne, TX (from Cleburne, TX: bearing 68°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west-southwest of Venus.

North Fork Chambers Creek meanders through the landscape just one mile away, its banks marked by the steady, patient growth of riparian trees that thrive in the rich soil. Seven miles out, the modest rise of Poverty Knob provides a subtle disruption to the flat, agricultural expanse that defines the local topography. Residents often look toward the gentle, sun-drenched fields that have long characterized this inland region, situated far from the reach of any coastal influence. The atmosphere remains grounded, defined by the seasonal shifting of grasses and the way the light softens as it settles over the open prairie. Twelve miles distant, the waters of Camp Hobilitzelle Lake offer a quiet reprieve, reflecting the vast, clear atmosphere that is so characteristic of the region.

Alvarado emerged from the necessity of early settlers who recognized the potential of the fertile blackland prairie for both grazing and crop production. The local economy grew in tandem with the expansion of the rail lines, which transformed the regional landscape into a vital hub for agricultural transit and commerce. Today, the economy balances a lingering commitment to its rural origins with the practical demands of modern logistics and manufacturing industries. The pace of life here is defined by the steady work of those who labor in the warehouses and service sectors that anchor the current economic life of Alvarado. The history of the region is etched into the very layout of its streets, which were originally planned to facilitate the movement of goods across the rolling plains.

Cultural life in Alvarado finds a natural focal point at the Downtown Gazebo, where residents gather to observe the changing seasons and participate in local communal activities. This central space serves as the primary landmark for the community, providing a simple, open architecture that encourages neighbors to linger in the afternoon shade. While the region is not defined by the presence of major national figures, it holds a deep appreciation for the quiet, persistent character of its citizens. The town fosters a sense of belonging through local events that celebrate the shared history and the ongoing development of the region. Life in Alvarado moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence that honors the traditions of the past while remaining open to the modest adjustments of contemporary living.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Outlaws Benjamin Bickerstaff and Josiah Thompson (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 215° SW
Alvarado Masonic Lodge No. 314 A.F. & A.M. (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 199° S
First Methodist Church (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 199° S
George Washington Carver Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 141° SE
Moore Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 023° NE
Alvarado Youth Park (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 290° W
Alvarado Boat Ramp (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 236° SW
Grandview (Public Artwork) — 9.6 mi, 170° S
Plaza Theatre Company at Dudley Hall (Theatre) — 10.9 mi, 247° SW
Johnson County Courthouse Museum (Museum) — 11.0 mi, 248° W
Joe Pool Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 11.2 mi, 046° NE
Joe Pool Lake (Recreation Area) — 12.2 mi, 047° NE
Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players (Theatre) — 12.4 mi, 248° W
Cinemark Cinema 6 (Cinema) — 12.9 mi, 248° W
Old Maypearl Depot (Museum) — 13.3 mi, 120° SE
J E Marr Stadium (Stadium) — 15.2 mi, 343° N
Cedar Hill State Park (State Park) — 16.5 mi, 043° NE
Wildcat Stadium (Stadium) — 16.9 mi, 002° N
Texas Air Command Museum (Museum) — 19.1 mi, 022° N
Talala Overlook (Viewpoint) — 19.6 mi, 042° NE
Cedar Hill Museum of History (Museum) — 20.1 mi, 049° NE
Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis District Office (Attraction) — 22.0 mi, 008° N
Cleburne State Park (State Park) — 22.1 mi, 242° SW
Illuvia (Attraction) — 23.0 mi, 028° NE
Rogers-O'Daniel House (Attraction) — 23.0 mi, 340° N
Bruco, The Texas Italian Caterpillar (Attraction) — 23.3 mi, 127° SE
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (National Grassland) — 63.4 mi, 336° NW · 20k acres

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