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Belton Texas Map

Explore Belton, 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 Belton, Texas

How to Use This Belton, Texas Map

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

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.

CityBelton
StateTexas (TX)
CountyBell County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude31.052345
Longitude-97.479542
Population23,054
Density440.0 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code76513
Area Code254
County SeatBelton
School DistrictBelton Independent School District

About Belton, Texas

Belton is a locality in Bell County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 23,054. The population density is 440.0 people per km². Belton is located at 31.0523°N, 97.4795°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Belton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 76513.

Belton occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding presence of Nolan Creek, which cuts a ribbon of vitality through the earth. It lies 7.8 miles west-southwest of Temple, TX (from Temple, TX: bearing 248°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east of Nolanville. The terrain surrounding Belton transitions from flat prairie into the limestone-streaked elevations that characterize this inland region, far removed from the humid influence of the coast. To the west, the rugged profile of Dunns Canyon offers a stark, geological contrast to the softer, grass-covered plains. Residents often seek the quietude of the Miller Springs Nature Center Trail, where the dry, fragrant air carries the scent of cedar and sun-baked stone. Even the distant, hazy silhouette of Tweedle Mountain provides a silent, permanent anchor to the western horizon at sunset.

Belton emerged from the rugged necessity of frontier life, growing steadily as a hub for regional trade and agricultural commerce. The economy remains tethered to this legacy, balancing local enterprise with the steady pulse of industry that supports the broader inland corridor. Yettie Polk Park serves as a central gathering point where the pace of daily affairs slows, allowing the limestone architecture of the older district to stand in quiet relief. While Soil Conservation Service Site 15 Reservoir provides a necessary water resource, it also acts as a sanctuary for those observing the seasonal changes in the local flora. The town maintains a deliberate, measured growth, ensuring that the infrastructure of its past continues to inform the stability of its modern commercial life.

Belton carries an identity shaped by deep-rooted traditions and a communal pride that manifests in its quiet, well-maintained streets. The cultural character is marked by an appreciation for regional heritage, often celebrated during seasonal gatherings that draw residents together near the banks of Nolan Creek. Education plays a significant role in the local spirit, fostering an environment where academic pursuits and civic engagement are highly valued. Notable landmarks dot the area, reflecting a preference for historic preservation over the ephemeral trends of faster-growing regions. While the town remains modest in its public profile, it has been home to individuals such as the legendary Governor Miriam A. Ferguson, whose political influence remains a subject of local study.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Jaycee Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 112° E
  • Muehlhause House (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 095° E
  • The Clark House (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 090° E
  • William Whitaker Reed (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 071° E
  • Harris Community Center (Arts Centre) — 1.0 mi, 051° NE
  • Bell County Museum (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 070° E
  • Confederate Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 088° E
  • Stillhouse Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 225° SW
  • Belton Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 3.2 mi, 008° N
  • Five Wells Roping Rodeo Arena (Stadium) — 6.0 mi, 131° SE
  • Sammons Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 7.0 mi, 062° NE
  • Old Town Salado (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 206° SW
  • Temple Wildcat (Public Artwork) — 8.2 mi, 063° NE
  • Tablerocks Goodnight Amphitheater (Stadium) — 8.3 mi, 202° S
  • Railroad and Pioneer Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 069° E
  • Old Arcadia Theater (Theatre) — 8.8 mi, 070° E
  • Czech Heritage Museum (Museum) — 8.9 mi, 067° NE
  • Owl Creek Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 12.1 mi, 353° N
  • Mayfield-Dobbs Museum (Museum) — 12.6 mi, 160° S
  • White Flint Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 12.9 mi, 003° N
  • Old Jap Mock Villiage (Historic Ruins) — 14.1 mi, 313° NW
  • Showcase Room (Museum) — 17.6 mi, 287° W
  • Mother Neff State Park (State Park) — 18.1 mi, 001° N
  • CCC Plaque (Attraction) — 19.0 mi, 002° N
  • Clear Creek Park (National Conservation Area) — 20.7 mi, 283° W · 78 acres
  • Lake Waco Wetlands (National Conservation Area) — 39.2 mi, 016° N · 348 acres
  • Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 41.8 mi, 225° SW · 43k acres

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About This Belton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Belton, Texas. Coordinates: 31.052345, -97.479542. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Belton includes the ZIP code (76513), telephone area code (254), county seat of Bell County (Belton), and school district assignment (Belton Independent School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.