Enter your search query in the box below.

Gun Barrel City Texas Map

Explore Gun Barrel City, 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 Gun Barrel City, Texas

How to Use This Gun Barrel City, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Gun Barrel City, 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 Gun Barrel City.

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	Gun Barrel City
State	Texas (TX)
County	Henderson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	32.328248
Longitude	-96.131762
Population	6,190
Density	382.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	75156
Area Code	214, 469
County Seat	Athens
School District	Mabank Independent School District

🌦 Goto Gun Barrel City Weather Page: Gun Barrel City, Texas — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Gun Barrel City, Texas

Gun Barrel City is a locality in Henderson County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,190. The population density is 382.2 people per km². Gun Barrel City is located at 32.3282°N, 96.1318°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Gun Barrel City is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 75156.

Gun Barrel City occupies a quiet expanse of North Texas land defined by the expansive presence of Cedar Creek Reservoir. It lies 19.5 miles west-northwest of Athens, TX (from Athens, TX: bearing 297°T), and is situated 3.7 miles southwest of Mabank. This inland terrain stretches across flat, open plains where the light at dusk turns the tall grasses into a sea of muted gold. Prairie Creek meanders through the landscape just a mile away, feeding the thirsty earth and providing a slow, steady pulse to the local environment. To the west, the distant profile of Big Rock Top stands as a silent sentinel on the horizon, grounding the vast sky. The Cedar Creek Islands Wildlife Management Area sits nearby, offering a sanctuary of dense thickets and varied birdlife that thrives in the humid, still air of the region.

Gun Barrel City emerged from the steady growth of the post-war era, transforming from rural acreage into a distinct hub of commerce and residential life. The local economy relies heavily on the steady flow of trade generated by the reservoir, which serves as a magnet for both weekend visitors and year-round residents. Small businesses and service industries anchor the daily rhythm, reflecting a practical approach to work that values reliability and neighborly cooperation. The history of the area remains tied to the deliberate development of the land, moving away from simple ranching toward a modern, suburban character. Over time, the economy has stabilized into a mix of retail and local enterprise, ensuring that the daily needs of the inhabitants are met with consistent, quiet efficiency.

Gun Barrel City maintains a distinct cultural identity that balances a relaxed, rural heritage with the modest ambitions of a growing population. Residents often find their way toward the Purtis Creek State Park Trail, where the shade of native trees provides a cool respite from the intense heat of the summer afternoons. The atmosphere remains unpretentious, defined by a shared appreciation for the simple, open vistas that characterize this part of the state. While the area does not claim a roster of famous historical figures, it possesses a sturdy, independent spirit that has defined the character of its people for generations. A visit to the local landmarks reveals a sense of contentment in the mundane, where the simple act of watching the sunset over the water becomes a communal ritual of the day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gun Barrel City Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 050° NE
Cedar Creek Islands Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 259° W
Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 2.7 mi, 014° N
Mabank (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 021° N
Roddy Lodge No. 734, A.F. & A.M. (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 033° NE
First Presbyterian Church of Mabank (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 033° NE
Purtis Creek State Park (State Park) — 7.2 mi, 076° E
Henderson County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 18.1 mi, 117° SE
Kaufman Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 20.6 mi, 332° NW
Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 21.3 mi, 170° S
Pioneer Village of Navarro County (Museum) — 25.8 mi, 231° SW
Hometown Cinema (Cinema) — 27.4 mi, 341° N
Pearce Museum (Museum) — 27.5 mi, 231° SW
Ennis Railroad and Cultural Heritage Museum (Museum) — 27.6 mi, 264° W
Tiger Stadium (Stadium) — 28.4 mi, 233° SW
Edgewood Heritage Park Museum (Museum) — 29.4 mi, 029° NE
SwCC Entrance Sign (Attraction) — 29.6 mi, 342° N
Bardwell Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 29.7 mi, 260° W
Bardwell Lake (Recreation Area) — 29.8 mi, 260° W
Terrell Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 30.0 mi, 342° N
Soldier and Child (Public Artwork) — 30.0 mi, 342° N
Oldest Wilmer Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 34.8 mi, 305° NW
Canoe Beach Ampatheater (Theatre) — 35.7 mi, 063° NE
Lake Tawakoni State Park (State Park) — 36.1 mi, 011° N
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 38.0 mi, 173° S
Future Abandoned House (Attraction) — 40.6 mi, 346° N
Wildlife Viewing Station #3 (Viewpoint) — 44.2 mi, 063° NE
Neches River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 50.5 mi, 128° SE · 16k acres
Caddo National Grassland (National Grassland) — 73.9 mi, 005° N · 18k acres
Davy Crockett National Forest (National Forest) — 74.0 mi, 142° SE · 161k acres

Latest News: Gun Barrel City

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News