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Canyon Texas Map

Explore Canyon, 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, Texas

How to Use This Canyon, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	34.990291
Longitude	-101.918951
Population	14,836
Density	729.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	79403, 79016
Area Code	806
County Seat	Canyon
School District	Canyon Independent School District

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About Canyon, Texas

Canyon is a locality in Randall County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 14,836. The population density is 729.5 people per km². Canyon is located at 34.9903°N, 101.9190°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Canyon is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 79403, 79016.

Canyon occupies a vast, sun-drenched expanse of the high plains where the sky seems to hold more weight than the earth itself. It lies 17.4 miles south-southwest of Amarillo, TX (from Amarillo, TX: bearing 197°T), and is situated 4.4 miles south of Rockwell Place. The horizon stretches in a flat, relentless line, broken only by the distant silhouette of Timber Mesa rising against the deepening blue. Nearby, the quiet waters of McSpadden Lake mirror the passing clouds, while the persistent path of Palo Duro Creek carves its way through the local terrain. The land around Spring Draw reveals the subtle, arid beauty of a region defined by its immense, open distances and the crisp, clean quality of the afternoon light. Residents often gather near Reeves-Hinger Elem, where the simple architecture anchors the surrounding prairie landscape in a quiet, daily rhythm.

Canyon emerged from the dust of the nineteenth century as a hub for the cattle trade, fundamentally shaping the trajectory of the local economy. Agriculture and livestock production remain the primary engines of industry, reflecting a legacy of hard-won resilience on the plains. The influence of the railroad spurred early growth, connecting isolated settlers to the wider world and establishing a steady, industrious pace for the economy. Today, the town balances these traditional roots with the modern demands of professional services and local commerce. The economic pulse of Canyon beats in time with the harvest, honoring a history built upon the labor of those who first broke this stubborn, fertile soil.

Canyon maintains a distinct cultural identity anchored by the presence of West Texas A&M University, which brings a youthful, inquisitive energy to the streets. The intellectual life of the university intersects with the pragmatic character of the ranching community, creating a society that values both tradition and progressive thought. Among those who have walked these paths, Georgia O’Keeffe remains a primary figure, having found profound inspiration in the stark lines and colors of the regional landscape during her time here. Public gatherings and academic events define the social calendar, reflecting a commitment to education and the arts that persists despite the isolation of the plains. This quiet, thoughtful atmosphere defines the experience of living in Canyon, where the vastness of the surroundings encourages a life of careful, measured reflection.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Palo Duro Creek (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 306° NW
Randall County (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 354° N
Buffalo Courts (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 159° S
Citizens Bank Plaza White Buffalo (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 130° SE
Spirit Rock (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 162° S
Georgia O'Keeffe in Canyon (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 165° S
Southeast Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 155° SE
Brown Road Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 250° W
Ozymandias on the Plains (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 004° N
Randall Football Stadium (Stadium) — 8.7 mi, 008° N
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.9 mi, 247° SW · 15k acres
John S Stiff Memorial Park (Local Recreation) — 11.1 mi, 002° N
Combine city (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 051° NE
Cinergy Movies (Cinema) — 11.3 mi, 353° N
Palo Duro Canyon State Park (State Park) — 11.4 mi, 102° E
Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center (Museum) — 12.9 mi, 014° N
CCC Overlook (Viewpoint) — 12.9 mi, 093° E
Gee Family Farm Pumpkin Farm (Theme Park) — 13.3 mi, 043° NE
Scene One Westgate Mall Cinemas (Cinema) — 13.4 mi, 358° N
Pioneer Ampitheater (Theatre) — 13.6 mi, 094° E
Blue Cadillac (Attraction) — 13.9 mi, 347° N
Memorial Park Stage (Theatre) — 14.0 mi, 017° N
Amarillo Opera House (Arts Centre) — 14.3 mi, 017° N
AC Museum of natural history (Museum) — 14.3 mi, 016° N
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 32.9 mi, 007° N · 41k acres
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (National Monument) — 42.0 mi, 018° N · 1,080 acres
Caprock Canyons State Park (State Park) — 58.1 mi, 128° SE
McClellan Creek National Grassland (National Grassland) — 60.0 mi, 075° E · 1,402 acres
Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 68.0 mi, 182° S · 14k acres

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