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Canyon Lake Texas Map

Explore Canyon Lake, 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 Canyon Lake, Texas

How to Use This Canyon Lake, Texas Map

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

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	Canyon Lake
State	Texas (TX)
County	Comal County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.875218
Longitude	-98.262513
Population	31,124
Density	84.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	78133, 78623
Area Code	210, 512, 737
County Seat	New Braunfels
School District	Comal Independent School District

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About Canyon Lake, Texas

Canyon Lake is a locality in Comal County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 31,124. The population density is 84.2 people per km². Canyon Lake is located at 29.8752°N, 98.2625°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 78133, 78623.

Canyon Lake defines the landscape through its expansive waters and the limestone terrain that stretches toward the distant Edwards Plateau. It lies 14.5 miles northwest of New Braunfels, TX (from New Braunfels, TX: bearing 325°T), and is situated 19.2 miles west of San Marcos. Tom Creek flows nearby, carving a path through the earth that provides a vital, silent rhythm to the surrounding woodlands. The air here carries a dry, earthen clarity, especially as the sun lowers and casts long, sharp shadows across the rocky ground. Five miles away, the deep depression of Devils Hollow marks the rugged topography of this inland region. Visitors often seek out the Canyon Recreation Area to experience the quiet stillness of the water against the scrub-oak brush. Every season brings a different quality of light to the horizon, painting the limestone ridges in shades of pale gold and slate gray.

History in Canyon Lake remains tied to the deliberate engineering of the water and the growth that followed the damming of the river. The local economy relies heavily on the steady flow of visitors who sustain the small businesses and service industries scattered throughout the region. Residents maintain a pace of life that favors persistence and quiet labor, reflecting the practical nature of a community built upon limestone foundations. While the area lacks large-scale manufacturing, the trade generated by the lake and the influx of seasonal occupants keep the regional commerce functional. The land does not yield easily to industry, yet it supports a modest livelihood rooted in the service of those who appreciate the austere beauty of the inland plains.

Cultural character at Canyon Lake emerges from a blend of independent spirit and the shared appreciation for the natural environment. The Old Hancock Trail provides a tangible connection to the past, offering a route for those who wish to walk the same paths established long before the modern era. Landmarks remain sparse and understated, favoring the natural features of the landscape over man-made monuments. Local events often center on the shifting seasonal cycles, bringing together neighbors in a manner that feels both grounded and unpretentious. The region is largely defined by this collective silence, where the identity of Canyon Lake is found not in grand displays, but in the enduring texture of the limestone and the steady, unhurried passage of the days.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Canyon Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 0.1 mi, 155° SE
Canyon Lake (Recreation Area) — 0.1 mi, 157° SE
Startzville Community (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 196° S
German Pioneers in Texas (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 104° E
Carey Wildlife Preserve (Park) — 4.2 mi, 075° E
Hidden Valley Sports Park (Local Recreation) — 4.3 mi, 096° E
James C. Curry Nature Center (Local Recreation) — 4.4 mi, 113° SE
Sattler (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 111° E
El Rancho Cima (Park) — 5.8 mi, 047° NE
Jumbo Evans Sports Park (Local Park) — 9.0 mi, 279° W
Honey Creek State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.2 mi, 260° W
Guadalupe River State Park (State Park) — 12.8 mi, 268° W
Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 13.5 mi, 201° S
Guadalupe River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 13.6 mi, 269° W
Nature Center (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 036° NE
Rose of Lima (Public Artwork) — 13.9 mi, 143° SE
Bracken Cave (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 203° SW
Comal County Rebels Art Gallery (Gallery) — 14.5 mi, 146° SE
Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture (Museum) — 15.2 mi, 139° SE
Labyrinth (Attraction) — 16.1 mi, 083° E
Grandmother's tree (Attraction) — 16.8 mi, 088° E
Dick's Classic Garage (Museum) — 17.8 mi, 092° E
The Millie Seaton Doll Collection (Museum) — 18.6 mi, 090° E
LBJ Museum of San Marcos History (Museum) — 19.2 mi, 088° E
Texas Cinemas Showplace (Cinema) — 19.3 mi, 088° E
Spring Lake (State Recreation Area) — 19.7 mi, 087° E
The SPOT Cinema Eatery (Cinema) — 20.3 mi, 088° E
Ismalia Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 26.5 mi, 201° S
Pedernales Falls State Park (State Park) — 27.7 mi, 001° N
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 45.8 mi, 018° N · 43k acres

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