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Henderson Texas Map

Explore Henderson, 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 Henderson, Texas

How to Use This Henderson, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	32.153216
Longitude	-94.79938
Population	13,271
Density	428.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	75652, 75653, 75654
Area Code	903
County Seat	Henderson
School District	Henderson Independent School District

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About Henderson, Texas

Henderson is a locality in Rusk County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 13,271. The population density is 428.7 people per km². Henderson is located at 32.1532°N, 94.7994°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Henderson is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 75652, 75653, 75654.

Henderson commands a landscape of modest, undulating terrain that stretches across the interior plains, far removed from the reach of any saltwater shoreline. It lies 16.7 miles south-southeast of Kilgore, TX (from Kilgore, TX: bearing 164°T), and is situated 16.5 miles south-southwest of Lake Cherokee.

The land surrounding Henderson remains characterized by vast tracts of woodland and fields that glow with an amber intensity during the late afternoon sun. Water defines the local drainage, with the quiet flow of Hardy Creek winding through the landscape just a mile away, while the expanse of Martin Lake sits eleven miles distant to provide a broader horizon. Beyond the immediate fields, the subtle elevation of Holland Mountain rises thirteen miles away, marking the edge of a horizon that feels both expansive and deeply private. Fair Park provides an immediate green space right in the center of the locale, offering a place where the air hangs heavy with the scent of pine and damp earth.

Henderson emerged from the red soil of the region, anchored by a history that reflects the slow, deliberate pulse of agricultural and industrial development. The local economy maintains a steady cadence, balancing the legacy of oil production with a diversification into modern manufacturing and retail services that support the daily needs of the residents. Early settlers recognized the utility of the land, organizing their lives around the cycles of the seasons and the demands of an evolving marketplace. Today, the work continues in small shops and regional offices, where the labor of the day is measured by the tangible results produced by hand and machine. This economic foundation remains unpretentious, favoring a practical approach to progress that values stability over the fleeting trends of larger metropolitan hubs.

Henderson maintains a cultural character forged by a quiet pride and a persistent sense of community that marks its public gatherings and private celebrations. Local events bring neighbors together in the open space of Fair Park, where the sounds of conversation fill the air under the canopy of trees. Notable landmarks include the historic architecture surrounding the central square, which serves as a visual anchor for the people who walk its sidewalks each morning. While the pace of life remains measured, the influence of figures such as the legendary football coach Bear Bryant, who began his career here, persists as a quiet reminder of the ambition that can emerge from such a place. The spirit of the people reflects a blend of traditional values and a forward-looking curiosity, ensuring that the identity of Henderson remains distinct and enduring.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The 1860 Henderson Fire (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 020° N
Merritt Building (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 189° S
Masonic Lodge Building (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 319° NW
Fair Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 144° SE
Lake Forest Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 320° NW
Martin Creek Lake State Park (State Park) — 15.4 mi, 055° NE
Historic Coca-Cola Mural (Public Artwork) — 16.8 mi, 345° N
Imminent Doom Haunted House (Theme Park) — 19.5 mi, 352° N
Tatum on the Santa Fe Museum (Museum) — 19.9 mi, 055° NE
Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari (Attraction) — 21.7 mi, 221° SW
Longview Museum of Fine Arts (Museum) — 23.9 mi, 008° N
Apache Adult Theater (Cinema) — 26.8 mi, 302° NW
Neches River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 38.7 mi, 243° SW · 16k acres
Angelina National Forest (National Forest) — 44.0 mi, 177° S · 154k acres
Davy Crockett National Forest (National Forest) — 45.3 mi, 207° SW · 161k acres

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