Hornsby Bend Texas Map

About Hornsby Bend, Texas

Hornsby Bend is a locality in Travis County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 12,367. The population density is 493.8 people per km². Hornsby Bend is located at 30.2474°N, 97.5833°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78725.

Hornsby Bend unfolds as a landscape of subtle contrasts, where the broad, sun-drenched plains of Central Texas begin to meet the gentle, rolling contours of the Hill Country. It lies 9.6 miles east of Austin, TX (from Austin, TX: bearing 98°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south-south-west of Manor. Here, the air carries the dry, sweet scent of mesquite and wildflowers, especially potent after a summer shower, and the light at dusk often settles in a hazy, golden wash across the open fields. The land itself, a mix of rich alluvial soil near the waterways and more stony outcrops further afield, dictates a certain unhurried resilience, a quiet strength that defines the character of Hornsby Bend. Cattails rustle along the edges of slow-moving creeks, their green stalks a vivid counterpoint to the pale, sun-bleached grasses that stretch towards the horizon, painting a picture of enduring natural beauty. The history of Hornsby Bend is deeply entwined with the fertile lands along the Colorado River, an artery that has sustained agriculture and shaped settlement for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil, established farms and ranches, their efforts laying the foundation for the local economy that continues to draw sustenance from the land, albeit with a modern hand. While the agricultural roots remain, the proximity to a major metropolitan area has also fostered a blend of rural character and suburban growth, creating a distinct rhythm to life. Notable for its enduring connection to the natural environment, Hornsby Bend offers a glimpse into a Texas that values its open spaces and the quiet dignity of a life lived in concert with the land.

About This Hornsby Bend Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hornsby Bend, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.247433, -97.583334. 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 Hornsby Bend and Travis County.

Detailed location data for Hornsby Bend includes the ZIP code (78724), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Travis County (Austin), and school district assignment (Del Valle 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 Hornsby Bend is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.