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Brownwood Texas Map

Explore Brownwood, 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 Brownwood, Texas

How to Use This Brownwood, Texas Map

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

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	Brownwood
State	Texas (TX)
County	Brown County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	31.712856
Longitude	-98.977053
Population	18,862
Density	486.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	77520, 77522, 77630, 76801
Area Code	281, 325
County Seat	Brownwood
School District	Brownwood Independent School District

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About Brownwood, Texas

Brownwood is a locality in Brown County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 18,862. The population density is 486.6 people per km². Brownwood is located at 31.7129°N, 98.9771°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Brownwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 77520, 77522, 77630.

Brownwood defines the rugged transition where the expansive plains meet the distant, silhouetted rise of the Edwards Plateau on the horizon. It lies 58.2 miles southwest of Stephenville, TX (from Stephenville, TX: bearing 233°T), and is situated 3.5 miles southwest of Early. The Adams Branch carves a quiet, persistent path through the local terrain, offering a cooling presence to the dry, sun-drenched earth. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Thomason Park, where the native flora thrives despite the intensity of the mid-afternoon heat. Only two miles distant, the Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir provides a glassy, reflective surface that mirrors the vast, shifting colors of the Texas sky at sunset. Ten miles away, the subtle depression of Gobbler Hollow creates a natural variance in the landscape, breaking the monotony of the flat, far-reaching horizon. Brownwood remains a place defined by this immense, unyielding sky and the dry, golden light that settles over the prairie as the day wanes.

Brownwood grew from the grit of early pioneers who recognized the potential of the fertile soil and the strategic advantage of the region’s central position. The local economy transitioned from the hard labor of ranching and agriculture into a diversified hub supported by manufacturing and regional trade. Industrial activity remains a steady pulse, with local workers maintaining the infrastructure that keeps the surrounding plains productive and connected. Through the decades, the community has balanced its traditional ties to the land with a pragmatic approach to modern commerce. This resilience has allowed Brownwood to maintain a deliberate, measured pace of life that prizes consistency over frantic expansion. The architecture of the older districts reflects a time of deliberate construction, where solid brick and stone were chosen to endure the fierce, dry winds.

The cultural character of the region is shaped by a deep-seated appreciation for self-reliance and a quiet, neighborly spirit. Notable local events draw people together to celebrate the heritage of the area, reinforcing bonds that have persisted for generations. While the pace of daily life is steady, the influence of figures like the legendary baseball player Mordecai Brown—who spent his formative years in the region—remains a point of quiet pride for those who value the grit required to succeed on a national stage. Visitors often stop at the historic landmarks that dot the center, each one serving as a reminder of the people who shaped this specific patch of earth. There is a distinct, understated beauty in the way the local culture honors its past while looking toward the practical requirements of the future. The atmosphere remains grounded, favoring authentic connection over spectacle, allowing the fundamental character of the people to remain the most enduring feature of the landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dr. Mollie W. Armstrong (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 235° SW
Daniel Baker College (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 198° S
Brownwood Harvey House (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 323° NW
Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Musuem (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 338° N
Lyric Theatre (Theatre) — 0.6 mi, 330° NW
Sharp Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 031° NE
Coggin Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 158° S
Brown County Museum of History (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 340° N
Regal Heartland (Cinema) — 2.0 mi, 027° NE
Camp Bowie Soccer Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.0 mi, 180° S
Camp Bowie Family Aquatic Center (Local Recreation) — 3.3 mi, 180° S
Lake Brownwood State Park (State Park) — 9.0 mi, 337° NW
McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.3 mi, 027° NE
Muse Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 14.8 mi, 034° NE
Comanche County Museum (Museum) — 23.1 mi, 054° NE
Santa Anna (Conservation Area) — 24.2 mi, 226° SW
Longhorn Cattle Statue (Public Artwork) — 25.4 mi, 060° NE
Proctor Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 30.5 mi, 055° NE
Proctor Lake (Recreation Area) — 31.2 mi, 055° NE
San Saba County Historical Museum (Museum) — 39.1 mi, 156° SE
Doole High School (Historic Ruins) — 42.8 mi, 239° SW
Ol' Rip (Attraction) — 48.5 mi, 011° N
Austin McCloud Appellate Court Museum (Museum) — 48.5 mi, 011° N
Colorado Bend State Park (State Park) — 52.7 mi, 150° SE
Art Briles Stadium (Stadium) — 55.3 mi, 051° NE
Pontotoc Winery (Attraction) — 55.5 mi, 180° S
Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 56.2 mi, 052° NE
John Tarleton Ranch House (Attraction) — 57.6 mi, 052° NE

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