Canyon Creek Texas Map

About Canyon Creek, Texas

Canyon Creek is a locality in Hood County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,646. The population density is 158.0 people per km². Canyon Creek is located at 30.4345°N, 97.8205°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76048.

Canyon Creek, a quiet tributary winding through the rugged landscape of Hood County, Texas, is a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 4.9 miles south of Cedar Park, TX (from Cedar Park, TX: bearing 180°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-south-west of Round Rock. The terrain is a study in earthy tones, a mosaic of sun-baked clay, rough-hewn limestone, and stubborn scrub oak that clings to the sloping sides of the draws and arroyos. Here, the sky feels vast and untamed, a boundless expanse that stretches from horizon to horizon, often painted in hues of bruised lavender and molten gold as the sun dips low. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, almost papery scent of dust and wild sage, a scent that speaks of enduring heat and the slow, patient work of erosion. The silence here is not empty, but full, punctuated by the distant lowing of cattle or the sudden, startled flight of a jackrabbit. The history of Canyon Creek is as deeply etched into the land as the gullies themselves, a narrative of hardy settlers who found a precarious living from the soil and the creek’s infrequent but vital flow. Ranching has long been the heart of the local economy, with generations of families tending herds that graze on the sparse, resilient grasses. Evidence of this past can be seen in the weathered windmills that stand like sentinels against the sky, and in the sturdy, unadorned farmhouses that dot the landscape, their paint long since surrendered to the relentless Texas sun. While not a hub of bustling industry, Canyon Creek’s identity is forged in this persistent connection to the land, a character that is both enduring and quietly proud, a testament to the resilience of those who have called this place home.

About This Canyon Creek Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Canyon Creek, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.434517, -97.820479. 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 Canyon Creek and Hood County.

Detailed location data for Canyon Creek includes the ZIP code (78726), telephone area code (512, 737, 817, 682), county seat of Hood County (Granbury), and school district assignment (Granbury 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 Canyon Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.