Explore Breckenridge, 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 Breckenridge, 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 Breckenridge.
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 | Breckenridge |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Stephens County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.756751 |
| Longitude | -98.912985 |
| Population | 5,187 |
| Density | 477.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 76424 |
| Area Code | 254 |
| County Seat | Breckenridge |
| School District | Breckenridge Independent School District |
Breckenridge emerges from the vast, arid expanse of the North Central Plains where the horizon stretches toward an endless, pale sky. It lies 46.0 miles west of Mineral Wells, TX (from Mineral Wells, TX: bearing 266°T), and is situated 30.3 miles southwest of Graham. The Gunsolus Creek traces a quiet path through the terrain, cutting a subtle line through the earth less than a mile from the center of the grid. Nearby, the rugged silhouette of Donkey Mountain rises against the distance, serving as a silent, rocky sentinel over the surrounding prairie. To the west, the waters of Hubbard Creek Reservoir provide a necessary stillness, reflecting the shifting bronze hues of the afternoon sun. Miller Park offers a small, shaded reprieve where the dry grass meets the cooling influence of native trees. Here, the air carries a faint, sharp scent of dust and cured earth that lingers long after the heat of the day has faded.
Breckenridge grew from the hard-won labor of early pioneers who recognized the potential hidden beneath the rugged surface of the plains. The discovery of oil transformed the local economy, turning a quiet agrarian outpost into a central hub for the energy industry. Derricks once dotted the landscape like skeletal fingers, marking the rhythmic pulse of a region defined by its extraction and resilience. Today, the economy maintains a steady cadence, balancing the legacy of the oil patch with a quiet commitment to ranching and local commerce. The persistence of those who stayed is evident in the unyielding nature of the infrastructure that supports the daily lives of the residents. Every street corner in Breckenridge reflects a history built on the promise of the subterranean wealth that once drew thousands to this corner of the world.
Cultural character in Breckenridge is forged through the shared values of a population that appreciates the quiet dignity of a life lived close to the land. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the heritage of the region, often finding common ground in the traditions of the Texas plains. Notable landmarks stand as reminders of a time when the town served as a booming center of commerce, preserving the architectural integrity of its most productive years. Though the pace is deliberate and measured, the spirit of the people remains connected to the broader narratives of the state. Famous figures such as the legendary football coach Bear Bryant, who began his career at the local high school, remain deeply ingrained in the collective memory of the residents. Such legacies endure not through grand monuments, but through the consistent, everyday pride of those who continue to call Breckenridge their home.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Breckenridge, Texas. Coordinates: 32.756751, -98.912985. 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 Breckenridge includes the ZIP code (76424), telephone area code (254), county seat of Stephens County (Breckenridge), and school district assignment (Breckenridge 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. |