Granbury Texas Map

About Granbury, Texas

Granbury is a locality in Hood County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 12,136. The population density is 261.4 people per km². Granbury is located at 32.4421°N, 97.7942°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76048.

Granbury unfolds its charm across rolling North Texas terrain, where the Brazos River, a ribbon of ancient water, sketches the western edge of Hood County. It lies 21.9 miles south of Weatherford, TX (from Weatherford, TX: bearing 180°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west of Acton. The land here breathes with a gentle, sun-baked resilience, a landscape sculpted by wind and seasons, its broad skies often painted with the fiery hues of sunset. Live oaks, their gnarled branches reaching like supplicating arms, punctuate fields of goldenrod and prairie grasses, their sturdy presence a silent testament to endurance. The air itself carries a palpable warmth, a soft embrace that hints at the long, bright days and the cool, star-dusted nights that define this corner of Texas. Founded in the mid-19th century, Granbury quickly found its footing as a vital hub for the surrounding agricultural communities, its economy historically tied to the fertile lands that yielded cotton and cattle. The historic courthouse square, a masterpiece of Victorian architecture, still stands as the heart of Granbury, a place where echoes of frontier justice and bustling commerce can almost be heard in the quiet hum of daily life. Today, Granbury thrives not only on its agricultural roots but also on a vibrant tourism industry, drawn to its well-preserved historic district, its proximity to Lake Granbury, and the lively presence of the Granbury Opera House, which continues to host performances that enchant audiences from near and far.

About This Granbury Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Granbury, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Granbury and Hood County.

Detailed location data for Granbury includes the ZIP code (76048), telephone area code (817, 682), county seat of Hood County (Granbury), and school district assignment (Granbury 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 Granbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.