Gatesville Texas Map

About Gatesville, Texas

Gatesville is a locality in Coryell County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 16,228. The population density is 581.9 people per km². Gatesville is located at 31.4352°N, 97.7439°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76528.

Gatesville rests in the embrace of the rolling Texas landscape, where the dry earth, kissed by an immense sky, yields to scattered groves of mesquite and live oak. It lies 20.5 miles north of Fort Hood, TX (from Fort Hood, TX: bearing 4°T), and is situated 19.7 miles west of McGregor. The terrain here is not dramatic, but rather a patient, undulating canvas of dusty greens and sun-baked browns, punctuated by the occasional shimmer of heat haze rising from the asphalt roads that ribbon through the countryside. Creeks, often ephemeral, carve shallow paths, their beds lined with smooth stones and the skeletal remains of past rains, hinting at the life-giving force that shapes this place when the heavens open. The air itself carries a unique character, a dry warmth that softens with the approach of evening, carrying the faint scent of sun-warmed pine and the distant lowing of cattle. The history of Gatesville is deeply entwined with the fertile lands surrounding it, a legacy shaped by hardy settlers drawn to the promise of agriculture and ranching. The local economy, while diversifying, still draws strength from these foundational industries, with cattle and cotton remaining significant contributors. The town’s past is also marked by its role as a hub for the region, fostering a sense of self-reliance and community that persists today. A notable landmark, the Coryell County Courthouse, stands as a stoic sentinel, its architecture a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of the people who have called Gatesville home for generations, their lives a steady, unhurried current in the vast flow of Texas.

About This Gatesville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gatesville, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.435164, -97.743911. 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 Gatesville and Coryell County.

Detailed location data for Gatesville includes the ZIP code (76528), telephone area code (254), county seat of Coryell County (Gatesville), and school district assignment (Gatesville 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 Gatesville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.