Explore Copperas Cove, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Copperas Cove, 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 Copperas Cove.
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 | Copperas Cove |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Coryell County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.119575 |
| Longitude | -97.914397 |
| Population | 36,670 |
| Density | 785.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 76522 |
| Area Code | 254 |
| County Seat | Gatesville |
| School District | Copperas Cove Independent School District |
Copperas Cove occupies a stretch of terrain where the horizon holds a quiet, immense stillness. It lies 8.2 miles west of Fort Hood, TX (from Fort Hood, TX: bearing 262°T), and is situated 10.4 miles west of Killeen. The path of House Creek carves a persistent line through the earth, marking the land with a rhythm that dictates the slow passage of time. Beyond the immediate reach of the local topography, the distant, hazy silhouette of the Edwards Plateau lingers on the far edge of the sky. Blue Watch Lake sits in a modest basin just a few miles away, its surface often catching the amber light of a fading sun. Copperas Cove remains defined by this inland geography, where the air possesses a dry, resonant clarity during the transition into dusk.
Copperas Cove emerged from the rugged persistence of early settlers who recognized the utility of this particular landscape for livestock and trade. The regional economy relies heavily upon the presence of nearby military installations, which have long anchored the local industry and provided a steady pulse to the daily labor. Commerce in Copperas Cove flows through small businesses and service sectors that support a population accustomed to the demands of a changing world. While the surrounding regions often lean into agricultural heritage, the modern workforce here reflects a blend of tradition and contemporary necessity. The grit of the local market speaks to a pragmatic spirit, where endurance is valued far more than rapid, superficial growth.
Cultural life in Copperas Cove reflects the straightforward character of a place that keeps its own counsel. The community gathers for local events that emphasize shared traditions, often held in public spaces that serve as the quiet centers of social interaction. Residents might recognize the name of a notable figure like Robert Griffin III, whose athletic career began on fields that shaped his early discipline. The architecture of the region remains functional, avoiding unnecessary flourish in favor of structures that withstand the heat and the wind. Every landmark contributes to a sense of identity that is neither boastful nor shy, but deeply rooted in the soil. Copperas Cove persists as a place where the weight of the sky and the texture of the plains combine to create a singular, honest perspective.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Copperas Cove, Texas. Coordinates: 31.119575, -97.914397. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Copperas Cove includes the ZIP code (76522), telephone area code (254), county seat of Coryell County (Gatesville), and school district assignment (Copperas Cove Independent School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |