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Austin Texas Map

Explore Austin, 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 Austin, Texas

How to Use This Austin, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	30.301157
Longitude	-97.752695
Population	961,855
Density	1160.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	78701, 78749, 78702, 78703, 78704
Area Code	512, 737
County Seat	Austin
School District	Austin Independent School District

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About Austin, Texas

Austin is a locality in Travis County, Texas, United States. With a population of 961,855, Austin is a major urban centre in Texas. The population density is 1160.8 people per km². Austin is located at 30.3012°N, 97.7527°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Austin is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 78701, 78749, 78702.

Austin occupies a distinct confluence of limestone bluffs and verdant plains where the earth seems to exhale a soft, humid warmth as the sun dips below the horizon. It lies 6.6 miles northwest of Del Valle, TX (from Del Valle, TX: bearing 306°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west of Hornsby Bend. The landscape is defined by the persistent presence of Waller Creek, which carves its way through the urban grid, offering a quiet, shaded respite that hums with the movement of water over ancient rock. Residents often find themselves drawn to the Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail, a winding path that mirrors the slow, deliberate pulse of the local environment. While the distant silhouette of the Edwards Plateau looms far to the west, the immediate surroundings of Austin feel grounded in the intimate textures of prairie grasses and sturdy oak trees that thrive in the rich, dark soil.

Austin emerged from the rugged frontier as a deliberate center of governance, chosen for its central position and the promise held by its natural springs. Early settlers recognized the strategic advantage of the terrain, transforming a quiet outpost into a seat of power that would eventually anchor the regional identity. The development of Republic Square served as an early focal point for public gathering, grounding the evolving settlement in a space meant for commerce and community discourse. Over the generations, the physical expansion of Austin has remained tethered to this original vision of a capital that balances the weight of administrative duty with a stubborn, independent spirit.

Economic vitality in Austin flourishes through a robust integration of high-technology manufacturing, research-heavy sectors, and the immense intellectual output of major public universities. The infrastructure is constantly shifting to accommodate a population that values both rapid innovation and the preservation of the distinct, localized character of its business corridors. Beyond the tech-focused workspaces, the proximity to Hebbingston Hollow highlights a regional commitment to managing the intersection of suburban growth and the preservation of open, undeveloped spaces. Austin functions as a nexus where capital and creativity collide, supported by a network of roads and pathways that facilitate a high-velocity exchange of ideas and goods.

Cultural life in Austin finds its most vibrant expression in the spontaneous, late-night music sessions and a calendar crowded with annual festivals that draw visitors from across the continent. The collegiate athletic tradition remains a central pillar of social life, with stadiums often serving as the true town squares on autumn Saturdays. Iconic landmarks, such as the grand limestone capitol building, define the skyline, while individuals like the legendary musician Willie Nelson have become synonymous with the local ethos of creative freedom. Whether through the seasonal rush of major events or the quiet, enduring beauty of the water at Lady Bird Lake, Austin maintains a rhythm that is both restless and deeply connected to the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Blanton Museum of Art (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 146° SE
The University of Texas at Austin (Landmark) — 1.5 mi, 137° SE
Texas Memorial Museum (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 153° SE
Mount Bonnell (Landmark) — 1.7 mi, 322° NW
LBJ Presidential Library (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 129° SE
Texas State Capitol (Landmark) — 2.0 mi, 158° S
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 191° S
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 161° S
The Paramount Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 2.3 mi, 161° S
Moody Amphitheater (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 2.5 mi, 148° SE
Zilker Metropolitan Park (Nature Reserve) — 2.6 mi, 196° S
Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 2.6 mi, 163° S
Lady Bird Lake (Nature Reserve) — 2.6 mi, 154° SE
Thinkery (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 107° E
Barton Springs Pool (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 189° S
Congress Avenue Bridge (Landmark) — 3.1 mi, 170° S
South Congress Avenue (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 177° S
Old Travesia (Historic Site) — 3.5 mi, 177° S
Barton Creek Greenbelt (Nature Reserve) — 4.8 mi, 208° SW
Austin Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.6 mi, 230° SW
Shoal Creek Greenbelt (Local Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 051° NE
Splitrock (Burns-Klein House) (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 144° SE
Darnall House (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 150° SE
Mystic Raven (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 133° SE
Hartford Triangle (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 219° SW
Seiders Oaks (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 042° NE
The Homesite of Gordon and Margaret Catterall Mills (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 202° S
Adams-Hemphill Neighborhood Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 123° SE
Pease District Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 185° S
The Rosette (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 078° E
Diana the Huntress (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 138° SE
Lions Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 243° SW
Laguna Gloria Art Museum (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 300° NW
Archer M Huntington Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 1.6 mi, 132° SE
Bates Recital Hall (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 126° SE
Elisabet Ney Museum (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 076° E
McCullough Theatre (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 127° SE
Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 133° SE
Santa Rita No. 1 Oil Well (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 144° SE
Lake Austin (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 268° W
Wally Workman Gallery (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 188° S
McLennon Pen Co. Gallery (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 188° S
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 263° W
Jolin Lookout (Viewpoint) — 2.2 mi, 207° SW
McKinney Falls State Park (State Park) — 7.2 mi, 166° S
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.0 mi, 318° NW · 43k acres
Pedernales Falls State Park (State Park) — 28.1 mi, 271° W

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