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Gladewater Texas Map

Explore Gladewater, 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 Gladewater, Texas

How to Use This Gladewater, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	32.542547
Longitude	-94.947137
Population	6,134
Density	204.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	75455, 75647
Area Code	972, 469, 903
County Seat	Longview
School District	Gladewater Independent School District

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About Gladewater, Texas

Gladewater is a locality in Gregg County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,134. The population density is 204.8 people per km². Gladewater is located at 32.5425°N, 94.9471°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Gladewater is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 75455, 75647.

Gladewater rises from the dense, pine-shaded landscape of East Texas, a terrain defined by the quiet persistence of nature and the steady rhythms of the inland plains. It lies 11.1 miles north-northwest of Kilgore, TX (from Kilgore, TX: bearing 339°T), and is situated 4.8 miles west of White Oak. Glade Creek winds its way through the dense vegetation just one mile from the center of Gladewater, providing a constant, subtle presence of water in the low-lying reaches of the woods. Further afield, the landscape lifts slightly toward West Mountain, a solitary elevation that breaks the horizon six miles away and anchors the view. Everett Park offers a local sanctuary of green space, where the shifting light of late afternoon filters through the canopy to create long, golden shadows on the forest floor. Martin Lake lies thirteen miles to the south, serving as a quiet reservoir that reflects the expansive, open skies of the region.

Gladewater emerged as a center of commerce during the dramatic expansion of the regional oil industry, a period that fundamentally altered the economic landscape and the scale of local ambition. The discovery of crude beneath the earth brought a sudden, intense focus to the area, leaving behind a legacy of industrial infrastructure that still informs the character of the local economy. While the initial fervor of the oil boom has long since transitioned into more diverse, steady pursuits, the memory of that era remains a foundational element of the collective identity. Residents continue to navigate the demands of small-scale manufacturing and service industries, maintaining a work ethic forged in the demanding environment of the early twentieth century. The architecture of the downtown district reflects this era of growth, with sturdy brick facades standing as quiet observers to the passage of time.

Cultural life in Gladewater finds its most vibrant expression in the preservation of heritage and the hosting of community-focused gatherings. The town is widely recognized as a hub for antique commerce, drawing collectors who appreciate the tactile history found in the curated shops lining the main streets. Gladewater hosts an annual arts and music festival that serves as a primary social anchor, inviting residents and visitors to participate in the shared rhythm of the season. Among the notable figures associated with the broader cultural reach of the region, the legendary singer Johnny Mathis spent formative years here, an association that provides a modest but distinct claim to national recognition. Whether walking through the grounds of Everett Park or browsing the quiet storefronts, one senses a deliberate, measured pace that favors tradition over the fleeting trends of larger urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Foshee Family Homestead (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 129° SE
First United Methodist Church of Gladewater (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 164° S
Gladewater Lodge No. 852, A.F. & A.M. (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 156° SE
Everett Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 105° E
Garland P. Ferguson Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 317° NW
Byrd Tract Mitigation Bank (Park) — 4.0 mi, 270° W
Sabal Wetland Preserve (Park) — 6.4 mi, 272° W
Imminent Doom Haunted House (Theme Park) — 9.6 mi, 142° SE
Historic Coca-Cola Mural (Public Artwork) — 11.5 mi, 159° S
Longview Museum of Fine Arts (Museum) — 12.6 mi, 105° E
Historic Upshur Museum (Museum) — 12.9 mi, 001° N
Brickstreet Art Gallery (Gallery) — 12.9 mi, 001° N
Lake Gilmer (Local Conservation Area) — 14.5 mi, 351° N
Kelsey Creek Sanctaury (Local Conservation Area) — 15.0 mi, 354° N
Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 18.2 mi, 274° W
Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 18.5 mi, 266° W
Apache Adult Theater (Cinema) — 19.1 mi, 228° SW
Tyler State Park (State Park) — 19.8 mi, 258° W
Cowan Center (Theatre) — 23.5 mi, 229° SW
Tyler Museum of Art (Museum) — 24.2 mi, 234° SW
Discovery Science Place (Museum) — 24.4 mi, 238° SW
Smith County Historical Society (Museum) — 24.6 mi, 237° SW
Times Square Grand Slam (Cinema) — 27.1 mi, 230° SW
Martin Creek Lake State Park (State Park) — 27.8 mi, 130° SE
Wildlife Viewing Station #3 (Viewpoint) — 30.2 mi, 280° W
Southwest Lifestyle Art Gallery (Gallery) — 34.2 mi, 301° NW
Canoe Beach Ampatheater (Theatre) — 37.2 mi, 272° W
Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 45.9 mi, 078° E · 15k acres
Neches River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 51.5 mi, 210° SW · 16k acres
Davy Crockett National Forest (National Forest) — 68.0 mi, 191° S · 161k acres

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