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Giddings Texas Map

Explore Giddings, 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 Giddings, Texas

How to Use This Giddings, Texas Map

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

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	Giddings
State	Texas (TX)
County	Lee County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.182716
Longitude	-96.936371
Population	4,969
Density	363.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	78942
Area Code	830
County Seat	Giddings
School District	Giddings Independent School District

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About Giddings, Texas

Giddings is a locality in Lee County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,969. The population density is 363.6 people per km². Giddings is located at 30.1827°N, 96.9364°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Giddings is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 78942.

Giddings occupies a stretch of land where the horizon feels expansive and the light at dusk settles in long, golden layers across the fields. It lies 23.2 miles east-northeast of Bastrop, TX (from Bastrop, TX: bearing 77°T), and is situated 19.5 miles north of La Grange. The landscape surrounding Giddings consists of quiet plains and fertile soil that hold the warmth of the sun through the cooling evenings. Just a mile away, the quiet waters of Hockel Branch trace a path through the earth, marking the local topography with steady, unassuming movement. Those seeking the stillness of open space often find their way to Simmang Northwest Park, a local area that invites a slower pace under the wide Texas sky. Toward the distance, the faint silhouette of Buzzard Knobs provides a subtle verticality to the otherwise level expanse. Further inland, the stillness of the Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Reservoir offers a quiet reflection of the passing clouds.

Giddings emerged as a vital stop for travelers and those working the land, growing in step with the pulse of the regional economy. Agriculture and the industrious spirit of early settlers shaped the town, turning the surrounding acreage into a productive mosaic of farms and ranches. Today, the local economy draws strength from a blend of traditional land stewardship and a steady commitment to commerce that keeps the streets active. The work here is physical and honest, rooted in the seasonal rhythms of planting and harvest that define the life of the region. As the years have passed, Giddings has maintained a focus on self-reliance, ensuring that its industries serve the needs of the people living and working nearby. This dedication to local enterprise provides a sturdy foundation for the daily life of the residents.

Cultural character in Giddings is defined by a deep sense of community and an appreciation for the heritage that informs the present. The town preserves its history through a collection of well-maintained landmarks that offer a glimpse into the lives of those who first called this place home. Local events bring the residents together, fostering a spirit of connection that remains strong throughout the changing seasons. Among those who have left a mark on the broader world, the musician and songwriter Townes Van Zandt spent formative time in the region, adding a layer of creative depth to the local narrative. The air in Giddings often carries the faint, nostalgic scent of dry grass and woodsmoke, grounding the daily experience in the elemental reality of the Texas plains. It is a place where the quietude of the surroundings allows for a thoughtful, deliberate way of living.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lee County Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 201° S
Fletcher Home (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 202° S
First Presbyterian Church (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 178° S
J. D. Giddings Lodge No. 280, A. F. & A. M. (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 146° SE
Simmang Northwest Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 313° NW
City Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 095° E
Cooper Farm (Recreation Easement) — 11.4 mi, 125° SE
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit (State Park) — 12.7 mi, 066° NE
Somerville Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 12.7 mi, 066° NE
The Dime Box (Public Artwork) — 13.8 mi, 029° NE
Center for American History Winedale Historical Center (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 130° SE
Round Top Area History Museum (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 130° SE
Villagers' Square (Theatre) — 14.1 mi, 284° W
Washing Well Stage (Theatre) — 14.1 mi, 283° W
Sherwood Forest Faire (Theme Park) — 14.1 mi, 284° W
Lake Somerville Trailway State Park (State Park) — 14.2 mi, 052° NE
Smithville Railroad Historical Park and Museum (Museum) — 15.5 mi, 231° SW
Lost Pines Boy Scout Camp (Park) — 15.7 mi, 274° W
Rifle Association Hall (Registered Battlefield) — 16.6 mi, 117° SE
Somerville Lake (Recreation Area) — 17.4 mi, 061° NE
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 18.2 mi, 064° NE
Tiger Stadium (Stadium) — 18.8 mi, 227° SW
Lake Bastrop Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 19.3 mi, 261° W
M-K-T Railroad Depot & Museum (Museum) — 19.4 mi, 170° S
CCC Water Fountain (Attraction) — 21.0 mi, 255° W
Brenham Fine Arts League & Gallery (Gallery) — 32.1 mi, 092° E
Back Lot Gallery (Gallery) — 32.2 mi, 092° E
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 48.8 mi, 129° SE · 21k acres
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 64.4 mi, 290° W · 43k acres
Sam Houston National Forest (National Forest) — 70.9 mi, 072° E · 163k acres

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