Cottonwood Shores Texas Map

About Cottonwood Shores, Texas

Cottonwood Shores is a locality in Burnet County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,859. The population density is 586.4 people per km². Cottonwood Shores is located at 30.5557°N, 98.3239°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78657.

Cottonwood Shores unfolds along the shimmering expanse of Highland Lake, a place where the Texas sky, a vast canvas of cerulean, meets the rolling, sun-baked landscape. It lies 28.1 miles west of Leander, TX (from Leander, TX: bearing 267°T), and is situated 3.4 miles west-south-west of Marble Falls. The air here carries the scent of mesquite and the faint, mineral tang of the water, a subtle perfume that clings to the scrubby oaks and hardy wildflowers that dot the terrain. Gentle hills, softened by the persistent sun, give way to the clear, blue waters, inviting a slower rhythm of life, one dictated by the sun’s arc and the whisper of the breeze through the native grasses. The character of Cottonwood Shores is etched in the weathered wood of lakeside homes and the quiet camaraderie of its residents, a people who understand the profound beauty of simplicity and the enduring allure of the water's edge. The history of Cottonwood Shores is intrinsically bound to the creation of Highland Lake, a testament to human ingenuity that transformed this corner of Burnet County into a recreational haven. Before the dam tamed the Colorado River, this land pulsed with a different kind of life, one shaped by ranching and the enduring spirit of those who worked the earth. Today, the local economy thrives on the vibrant tourism that the lake draws, its clear waters a magnet for boaters, anglers, and those seeking respite from the inland heat. The distinctive appeal of Cottonwood Shores lies in its unpretentious charm, a place where the echoes of its past are gently woven into the present, creating a unique tapestry of lakeside living that continues to draw souls seeking solace and recreation.

About This Cottonwood Shores Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cottonwood Shores, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.555745, -98.323913. 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 Cottonwood Shores and Burnet County.

Detailed location data for Cottonwood Shores includes the ZIP code (78657), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Burnet County (Burnet), and school district assignment (Marble Falls 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 Cottonwood Shores is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.