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Gilmer Texas Map

Explore Gilmer, 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 Gilmer, Texas

How to Use This Gilmer, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	32.728747
Longitude	-94.942438
Population	4,843
Density	493.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	75644, 75645
Area Code	903
County Seat	Gilmer
School District	Gilmer Independent School District

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About Gilmer, Texas

Gilmer is a locality in Upshur County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,843. The population density is 493.4 people per km². Gilmer is located at 32.7287°N, 94.9424°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Gilmer is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 75644, 75645.

Gilmer emerges from the expansive woodland landscape of East Texas, defined by a terrain that balances subtle elevations with a quiet, persistent verdancy. It lies 19.7 miles northwest of Longview, TX (from Longview, TX: bearing 323°T), and is situated 14.7 miles north-northwest of White Oak. The environment remains defined by the presence of Sugar Creek, which meanders through the landscape just a mile away, providing a consistent, slow-moving rhythm to the local hydrology. Further out, the gentle reaches of Union Ridge mark the horizon some eleven miles distant, creating a soft, hazy boundary against the expansive sky. Residents often spend their afternoons at Roosevelt Park, where the local light catches the canopy in a way that turns the afternoon air into a translucent, golden honey. Safady Lake rests two miles from the center, offering a tranquil mirror to the shifting clouds that drift across the inland plains.

Gilmer carries the weight of a long-standing agricultural and industrial heritage that has shaped the character of its people for generations. The economy has historically transitioned from the labor of the soil to a diversified landscape of manufacturing, timber, and regional trade. Local commerce thrives on a foundation of steady, industrious work that respects the seasons and the demands of the land. Small businesses operate with a quiet intensity, maintaining the infrastructure of the region while adapting to the modern pressures of a changing economy. This commitment to self-reliance remains evident in the way the local markets organize their goods and services to serve the surrounding rural expanse. Every industry here reflects a pragmatic approach to life, prioritizing the durability of their output over the fleeting nature of trends.

Gilmer maintains a distinct cultural identity anchored by a deep sense of community and a pride in its homegrown history. Notable figures such as the renowned musician Don Henley spent formative years in the region, bringing a certain creative resonance to the local narrative. The calendar remains punctuated by community gatherings that celebrate the harvest and the heritage of the East Texas piney woods. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the historical markers that dot the streets, telling stories of those who built the foundation of the area. Life here moves with a thoughtful, deliberate pace, allowing for the kind of neighborly observation that turns strangers into familiar faces. Even as the modern world encroaches, Gilmer retains a sturdy, grounded spirit that feels both permanent and welcoming.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Gilmer Mirror (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 281° W
Historic Upshur Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 305° NW
Upshur County Patriots (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 299° NW
1925 Gilmer Post Office (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 301° NW
Brickstreet Art Gallery (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 306° NW
Roosevelt Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 227° SW
Gilmer City Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 013° N
Kelsey Creek Sanctaury (Local Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 348° N
Lake Gilmer (Local Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 312° NW
Tree of Life (Public Artwork) — 13.7 mi, 268° W
KLAMM Mitigation Bank (Park) — 14.3 mi, 214° SW
Lake O' The Pines Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 14.7 mi, 067° NE
Lake O' The Pines (Recreation Area) — 15.4 mi, 068° E
North East Texas Rural Heritage Museum, Farmsted (Museum) — 18.6 mi, 356° N
Longview Museum of Fine Arts (Museum) — 20.0 mi, 144° SE
Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 21.2 mi, 240° SW
Imminent Doom Haunted House (Theme Park) — 21.2 mi, 164° S
Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 23.5 mi, 233° SW
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park (State Park) — 23.7 mi, 338° N
Jackson's Lookout (Viewpoint) — 23.9 mi, 037° NE
Tyler State Park (State Park) — 26.0 mi, 229° SW
Apache Adult Theater (Cinema) — 29.4 mi, 209° SW
Southwest Lifestyle Art Gallery (Gallery) — 30.0 mi, 279° W
Discovery Science Place (Museum) — 33.3 mi, 219° SW
Smith County Historical Society (Museum) — 33.5 mi, 219° SW
Cowan Center (Theatre) — 33.6 mi, 212° SW
Jefferson Playhouse (Theatre) — 34.6 mi, 087° E
Times Square Grand Slam (Cinema) — 36.8 mi, 215° SW
Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 44.8 mi, 094° E · 15k acres
Ouachita National Forest (National Forest) — 70.0 mi, 012° N · 1.8M acres

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