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Dripping Springs Texas Map

Explore Dripping Springs, 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 Dripping Springs, Texas

How to Use This Dripping Springs, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	30.190207
Longitude	-98.086678
Population	4,650
Density	204.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	78620
Area Code	512, 737
County Seat	San Marcos
School District	Dripping Springs Independent School District

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About Dripping Springs, Texas

Dripping Springs is a locality in Hays County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,650. The population density is 204.1 people per km². Dripping Springs is located at 30.1902°N, 98.0867°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Dripping Springs is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 78620.

Dripping Springs anchors a rugged expanse of limestone and oak where the sunlight often turns a pale, bruised gold as it descends toward the horizon. It lies 13.5 miles south-southwest of Lakeway, TX (from Lakeway, TX: bearing 205°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west of Belterra. Onion Creek cuts a quiet path through the local terrain, its waters carving deep into the earth just one mile from the center of activity. To the west, the distant Edwards Plateau rises like a silent, hazy promise against the sky, defining the limits of the horizon. Nearby, the landscape dips into the quiet shadows of Turkey Hollow, where the air holds a cooler, heavier stillness after a long day. Residents often gather at the Dripping Springs Sports and Recreation Park to watch the changing colors of the sky, finding a simple peace in the open, uncrowded expanse of the land.

Dripping Springs grew from the steady labor of early settlers who recognized the value of the resilient soil and the reliable springs that gave the place its enduring name. The local economy has evolved from its agrarian roots into a blend of small-scale industry and specialized services that sustain a self-reliant pace of life. Modern commerce here favors craft-based ventures and local enterprises, maintaining a deliberate distance from the frantic pulse of larger urban centers. While the Edwards Plateau looms far to the west, the immediate fields and woodlands continue to dictate the rhythm of the seasons for those who work the land. This economic character remains defined by a deep respect for independence, ensuring that the growth of Dripping Springs occurs with a careful, measured awareness of its heritage.

Cultural identity in Dripping Springs thrives on a quiet appreciation for the arts and the preservation of a distinct, independent spirit. Local life often centers around the Dripping Springs Sports and Recreation Park, where the community maintains a connection to the natural environment that defines the region. Visitors and residents alike may wander the Rim Rock Trail, tracing the geological formations that have persisted through countless generations. The town has occasionally drawn the attention of those seeking a slower pace, including the legendary musician Willie Nelson, who found a sympathetic home within this landscape. Events throughout the year reflect a commitment to local traditions, fostering a sense of belonging that feels as solid and permanent as the limestone bedrock beneath the soil.

Nearby Outdoor Places

First Baptist Church of Dripping Springs (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 290° W
Dripping Springs Academy (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 322° NW
Dripping Springs Sports and Recreation Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 127° SE
The Marshall-Chapman Home (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 294° NW
Founders Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 000° N
Pound House Historical Farmstead (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 028° NE
Karhan Park (Park) — 1.1 mi, 312° NW
Shane Lane Park (Park) — 1.4 mi, 309° NW
Far Hills (Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 311° NW
University of Texas White Family Outdoor Learning Center (Recreation Easement) — 3.5 mi, 211° SW
Storm Ranch (Conservation Area) — 4.9 mi, 188° S
The Whisky Vault (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 113° SE
Nicholson Ranch Preserve (Local Recreation) — 9.1 mi, 245° SW
Grey Rock Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 9.8 mi, 088° E
Pedernales Falls State Park (State Park) — 10.4 mi, 305° NW
Nature Center (Museum) — 11.0 mi, 193° S
Lake Travis Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 11.8 mi, 037° NE
Flip’N Art (Gallery) — 11.9 mi, 046° NE
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 12.0 mi, 042° NE
TexARTS (Theatre) — 12.3 mi, 034° NE
River Overlook (Attraction) — 12.3 mi, 315° NW
Hill Country Overlook (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 316° NW
Headquarters Overlook (Viewpoint) — 13.0 mi, 309° NW
Hill of Life Falls (Attraction) — 16.2 mi, 070° E
Westlake Community Performing Arts Center (PAC) (Arts Centre) — 17.2 mi, 070° E
Regal Cinema Westgate 11 (Cinema) — 17.4 mi, 081° E
Cathedral of Junk (Public Artwork) — 18.9 mi, 084° E
Reptilandia (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 20.1 mi, 294° NW
McLennon Pen Co. Gallery (Gallery) — 20.4 mi, 074° E
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.9 mi, 011° N · 43k acres

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