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Fort Hood Texas Map

Explore Fort Hood, 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 Fort Hood, Texas

How to Use This Fort Hood, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	31.139782
Longitude	-97.765804
Population	26,814
Density	514.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	76544
Area Code	254
County Seat	Belton

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About Fort Hood, Texas

Fort Hood is a locality in Bell County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 26,814. The population density is 514.2 people per km². Fort Hood is located at 31.1398°N, 97.7658°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76544.

Fort Hood occupies a vast expanse of central Texas characterized by sun-bleached grasses and limestone outcroppings that define the regional horizon. It lies 2.7 miles northwest of Killeen, TX (from Killeen, TX: bearing 305°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east of Copperas Cove. The terrain stretches inland across a wide prairie, far removed from any coastal influence, where the light at dusk turns the dry earth a deep, bruised copper. South Nolan Creek winds through the local landscape, providing a narrow ribbon of riparian life that contrasts with the arid scrubland. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Edwards Plateau rises against the sky, a reminder of the tectonic shifts that shaped the broader plains. Visitors often find solitude at Camacho Park, where the quiet rustle of wild grasses offers a respite from the mechanical hum of the modern world.

Fort Hood serves as a monumental hub of defense, its economy and daily rhythms inextricably tied to the operations of the military installation that anchors the region. The history of the site is written in the mobilization of armored divisions, a legacy that transformed the surrounding countryside into a center for training and logistics. Beyond the gates, the local economy relies heavily on the service and support industries that sustain the large population of personnel and their families. Egypt Hollow serves as a geographic marker within this working landscape, where the flat, open ground facilitates the movement of heavy machinery and the expansion of infrastructure. Life here maintains a steady, industrious pace, shaped by the constant ebb and flow of soldiers moving toward their next assignment.

Cultural character at Fort Hood manifests in a blend of transient energy and deep-rooted Texas tradition, where the stoicism of military life meets the enduring spirit of the frontier. Notable landmarks include the various monuments dedicated to the divisions that have passed through these gates, serving as reminders of the human cost of long-term service. While the region is not defined by celebrity, the scale of the facility has hosted countless figures of national importance who have shaped the trajectory of global events. Residents often gather at Soil Conservation Service Site 7 Reservoir for a moment of quiet reflection, watching the surface of the water mirror the expansive, cloud-streaked sky. Community events frequently center on the shared experiences of those who live and work within this high-stakes environment, forging a distinct identity that is both disciplined and resilient.

Nearby Outdoor Places

3rd Acr Oif Iii (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 259° W
3rd Acr Oef (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 258° W
3rd Acr Oif 07-09 (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 259° W
Showcase Room (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 177° S
Pershing Park (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 162° S
Mayborn Science Theater (Theatre) — 2.7 mi, 238° SW
Clear Creek Park (National Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 249° W · 78 acres
Killeen Community Center Park (Local Park) — 3.6 mi, 119° SE
Belton Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 5.0 mi, 030° NE
Gestapo HQ (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 354° N
Old Nazi Villiage Training Site (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 354° N
Summit Soccer Complex (Local Recreation) — 7.1 mi, 117° SE
Belton Lake (Recreation Area) — 9.0 mi, 064° NE
Owl Creek Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 16.5 mi, 069° E
Harris Community Center (Arts Centre) — 18.5 mi, 107° E
Bell County Museum (Museum) — 18.8 mi, 108° E
Old Town Salado (Attraction) — 18.8 mi, 133° SE
White Flint Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 19.0 mi, 069° E
Tablerocks Goodnight Amphitheater (Stadium) — 19.5 mi, 135° SE
Coryell County Museum (Museum) — 20.5 mi, 003° N
The Fisher Gallery (Gallery) — 20.7 mi, 184° S
Mother Neff State Park (State Park) — 20.8 mi, 053° NE
CCC Plaque (Attraction) — 21.9 mi, 054° NE
Historic Bell (Attraction) — 21.9 mi, 054° NE
Five Wells Roping Rodeo Arena (Stadium) — 23.7 mi, 115° SE
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 36.6 mi, 206° SW · 43k acres
Colorado Bend State Park (State Park) — 40.6 mi, 259° W

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