Explore Brady, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Brady, 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 Brady.
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 | Brady |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | McCulloch County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.115378 |
| Longitude | -99.345935 |
| Population | 5,118 |
| Density | 221.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 75935, 76825 |
| Area Code | 903, 325 |
| County Seat | Brady |
| School District | Brady Independent School District |
Brady occupies a vast expanse of the high plains where the sky seems to pull the horizon into an infinite, sun-drenched circle. It lies 44.6 miles south-southwest of Brownwood, TX (from Brownwood, TX: bearing 207°T), and is situated 48.1 miles south of Coleman. Brady Creek cuts a quiet, persistent path through the landscape, offering a cool relief to the thirsty earth that stretches toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Edwards Plateau. Local life often drifts toward the shaded banks of Richards Park, where the light filters through ancient trees in long, amber slats during the golden hour. Fivemile Hollow lies to the west, a shallow depression that gathers the shadows long before the sun finishes its descent. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the land shifts into a mosaic of scrub and limestone, creating a rugged texture that defines the spirit of the region. Visitors seeking the stillness of open water often gather near the shores of Brady Reservoir, where the water mirrors the shifting colors of the Texas clouds.
Agriculture and the resilience of the ranching industry serve as the bedrock of the local economy, grounding the people in the cycles of the seasons. Brady functions as a center for regional trade, where the legacy of livestock production continues to shape the daily labor of those who work the fences and manage the herds. Hard-earned knowledge of the soil and the climate informs the modern operations that sustain the area, ensuring that the traditional ways of the plains remain relevant. Small businesses and local enterprises anchor the economy, reflecting a deep-seated preference for independence and self-reliance. The pace of commerce here is measured by the steady rhythm of the sun, favoring patience and steady growth over the frantic speed of larger urban centers. Through every season, the labor of the people contributes to a durable, self-sustaining way of life that values the integrity of the work itself.
Cultural life in Brady is defined by a quiet, deliberate character that honors the heritage of those who first settled this expansive country. The town serves as a gathering place during local events, where the community celebrates its shared history and the simple pleasures of rural life. Notable landmarks, such as the historic courthouse, stand as enduring symbols of the town's identity and its role in the broader narrative of the region. While the town remains humble, it has seen the influence of figures like the legendary musician Bob Wills, whose early experiences in this part of the country helped shape the foundation of Western swing music. These cultural threads are woven into the quiet conversations held on front porches and at local diners, where the past is never far from the present. The atmosphere remains one of genuine connection, where the long shadows of the evening bring a peaceful conclusion to the day's pursuits.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brady, Texas. Coordinates: 31.115378, -99.345935. 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 Brady includes the ZIP code (75935, 76825), telephone area code (903, 325), county seat of McCulloch County (Brady), and school district assignment (Brady 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 generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |