Barton Creek Texas Map

About Barton Creek, Texas

Barton Creek is a locality in Travis County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,440. The population density is 258.5 people per km². Barton Creek is located at 30.2852°N, 97.8692°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78735.

Barton Creek flows, a ribbon of cool, clear water, through the rolling hills of Central Texas, its banks a verdant embrace of native trees and wildflowers. It lies 7.6 miles west of Austin, TX (from Austin, TX: bearing 279°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-east of Lakeway. Sunlight, filtered through the broad leaves of blackjack oaks and elms, paints shifting mosaics on the worn limestone ledges that edge the creek bed, a quiet testament to the enduring power of water shaping stone. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries the earthy perfume of damp soil and the faint, sweet scent of honeysuckle, a fragrance that clings to the humid afternoons. Here, the land itself seems to exhale a slow, steady breath, a rhythm dictated by the turning seasons and the persistent murmur of the water over smooth, rounded stones. The story of Barton Creek is deeply entwined with the natural abundance of this region, a place where early settlers found sustenance and respite. For generations, its waters have been a source of life, supporting the agricultural endeavors that once defined the local economy, fields of cotton and corn yielding to the fertile soil. Later, the burgeoning city to the north drew upon its resources, and the creek became a beloved escape, its pools and cascades offering a cool sanctuary from the Texas heat. Today, while the whispers of its agricultural past still linger in the landscape, Barton Creek is increasingly recognized for its ecological significance, a vital green lung and a cherished natural amenity, drawing visitors and residents alike to its shaded trails and inviting waters.

About This Barton Creek Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Barton Creek, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.285206, -97.869175. 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 Barton Creek and Travis County.

Detailed location data for Barton Creek includes the ZIP code (78735), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Travis County (Austin), and school district assignment (Austin Independent School District). 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 Barton Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.