Barton Creek Texas Map
Barton Creek, Texas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Barton Creek, Travis County.
Interactive Map of Barton Creek, Texas
| City | Barton Creek |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Travis |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.285206 |
| Longitude | -97.869175 |
| Population | 3,440 |
| Density | 258.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Barton Creek Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Barton Creek, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Barton Creek is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Barton Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
