Burnet Texas Map

About Burnet, Texas

Burnet is a locality in Burnet County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,732. The population density is 243.9 people per km². Burnet is located at 30.7582°N, 98.2284°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78611.

Burnet lies in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, a landscape of rolling hills that rise and fall with a gentle, ancient cadence. It lies 25.5 miles west-north-west of Leander, TX (from Leander, TX: bearing 299°T), and is situated 19.3 miles west-north-west of Liberty Hill. Here, the earth is a rich tapestry of limestone and granite, giving way to broad valleys where live oaks and Ashe junipers stand sentinel. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, often tinged with the subtle perfume of wild sage after a summer rain. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, golden shadows that stretch across the fields, highlighting the rugged beauty of the terrain. The very character of Burnet seems to be etched into this enduring geology, a place where the land dictates the pace of life. The story of Burnet is deeply intertwined with the discovery of minerals, particularly granite, which once fueled a vibrant quarrying industry that left its mark on the town's development. This legacy is still visible in the sturdy, stone buildings that dot the downtown area, a testament to the hard work and skill of generations. While mining has receded, the spirit of enterprise endures, now finding expression in cattle ranching and a growing tourism sector drawn to the natural splendor of nearby state parks and the shimmering waters of nearby lakes. Burnet retains a palpable connection to its past, a place where the echoes of horse-drawn wagons can almost be heard on the breeze, mingling with the quiet hum of contemporary life.

About This Burnet Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burnet, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.758238, -98.228358. 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 Burnet and Burnet County.

Detailed location data for Burnet includes the ZIP code (78611), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Burnet County (Burnet), and school district assignment (Burnet Consolidated Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Burnet is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.