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Hereford Texas Map

Explore Hereford, 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 Hereford, Texas

How to Use This Hereford, Texas Map

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

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	Hereford
State	Texas (TX)
County	Deaf Smith County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	34.815062
Longitude	-102.397704
Population	14,972
Density	917.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	79045
Area Code	806
County Seat	Hereford
School District	Hereford Independent School District

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About Hereford, Texas

Hereford is a locality in Deaf Smith County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 14,972. The population density is 917.3 people per km². Hereford is located at 34.8151°N, 102.3977°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Hereford is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 79045.

Hereford rises from the expansive plains of the high panhandle where the horizon stretches wide enough to swallow the setting sun. It lies 29.4 miles west-southwest of Canyon, TX (from Canyon, TX: bearing 247°T), and is situated 18.9 miles north-northwest of Dimmitt. The Tierra Blanca Creek meanders through the landscape, offering a thin ribbon of moisture that defines the local topography. Residents often find themselves within the boundaries of Santa Fe Park, a green space that serves as a quiet anchor for the surrounding prairie. To the west, the subtle depression of Frio Draw marks the land, while the distant rise of Chalk Hill suggests a break in the otherwise level earth. The air here carries a crisp, dry weight, particularly as the light shifts into the long, golden shadows of late afternoon.

Hereford grew as a vital center for the cattle industry, earning a reputation that eventually led to its moniker as the Beef Capital of the World. The local economy remains deeply rooted in this agricultural heritage, supported by vast feedlots and processing facilities that process the bounty of the plains. Beyond livestock, the surrounding fields are productive hubs for grain and vegetable crops that thrive in the rich soil. Farmers and ranchers manage the land with a pragmatic endurance, ensuring that Hereford continues to play a significant role in the national food supply chain. The pace of life follows the cycles of the seasons, maintaining a persistent focus on labor and steady growth.

Cultural life in Hereford reflects a blend of hard-working traditions and a deeply ingrained hospitality that defines the regional spirit. The Deaf Smith County Museum stands as a testament to the local heritage, preserving artifacts that explain the early settlement and development of the High Plains. Public gatherings often center around the local schools, where sports and community milestones serve as the primary rhythm for families. The town has been home to notable figures such as the renowned artist Georgia O'Keeffe, who once taught school here and found artistic inspiration in the stark, vast beauty of the landscape. Visitors traveling through the area may find themselves pausing at Leroy Johnson Lake to observe the quiet stillness that characterizes this portion of the Texas plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pioneer Windmill (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 093° E
Deaf Smith County (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 349° N
Deaf Smith Courthouse, 1910 (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 356° N
Dameron Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 340° N
Veterans Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 083° E
Aquatic Center Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 360° N
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.2 mi, 079° E · 15k acres
Playa Lakes Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 17.5 mi, 179° S
Tex Randall statue (Public Artwork) — 29.0 mi, 066° NE
Spirit Rock (Attraction) — 29.6 mi, 067° NE
Oldham County Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum (Museum) — 29.7 mi, 356° N
Magnolia Gas Station (Attraction) — 29.8 mi, 357° N
Milburn Price Culture Museum (Museum) — 29.8 mi, 357° N
DOTS Mini Museum Route 66 (Attraction) — 30.0 mi, 356° N
Ozymandias on the Plains (Attraction) — 34.0 mi, 054° NE
Cinergy Movies (Cinema) — 34.7 mi, 048° NE
Randall Football Stadium (Stadium) — 35.1 mi, 054° NE
John S Stiff Memorial Park (Local Recreation) — 35.8 mi, 049° NE
Scene One Westgate Mall Cinemas (Cinema) — 36.8 mi, 046° NE
Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center (Museum) — 38.9 mi, 051° NE
Palo Duro Canyon State Park (State Park) — 39.4 mi, 077° E
Arts in the Sunset (Gallery) — 39.5 mi, 048° NE
Thingology (Gallery) — 40.1 mi, 047° NE
Memorial Park Stage (Theatre) — 40.3 mi, 050° NE
Raburn Studio, Inc (Gallery) — 40.3 mi, 047° NE
Canadian River Cattle Ranch (Conservation Area) — 46.1 mi, 330° NW
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 54.4 mi, 034° NE · 41k acres
Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 58.9 mi, 197° S · 14k acres
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (National Monument) — 65.7 mi, 037° NE · 1,080 acres
Caprock Canyons State Park (State Park) — 76.5 mi, 108° E

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