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Hornsby Bend Texas Map

Explore Hornsby Bend, 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 Hornsby Bend, Texas

How to Use This Hornsby Bend, Texas Map

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

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	Hornsby Bend
State	Texas (TX)
County	Travis County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.239894
Longitude	-97.590177
Population	12,168
Density	499.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	78724, 78725
Area Code	512, 737
County Seat	Austin
School District	Del Valle Independent School District

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About Hornsby Bend, Texas

Hornsby Bend is a locality in Travis County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 12,168. The population density is 499.8 people per km². Hornsby Bend is located at 30.2399°N, 97.5902°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 78724, 78725.

Hornsby Bend stretches across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Texas prairie and the fertile earth that has long invited human labor. It lies 5.0 miles east-northeast of Del Valle, TX (from Del Valle, TX: bearing 59°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east of Austin.

The low-lying plains around Hornsby Bend provide a vast expanse where the sky feels remarkably expansive, often turning a deep, bruised violet as the sun dips toward the horizon. Elm Creek meanders through this terrain, its slow movement marking the rhythm of the local geography as it sustains the immediate surroundings. Those seeking a broader view of the water might travel three miles to visit the edges of Walter E. Long Lake, which reflects the shifting colors of the clouds. Nearby, Austin’s Colony Park offers a quiet space for the land to breathe, serving as a reminder of the open space that defines this inland territory. The distant silhouette of the Edwards Plateau remains a faint, hazy memory on the horizon, far removed from the immediate, flat character of the local soil.

Reuben Hornsby established his presence here in the early nineteenth century, planting the seeds for a settlement that would eventually rely on the rhythms of agriculture and utility. The economic life of Hornsby Bend has transitioned from early frontier farming to more modern industrial operations, including large-scale water treatment facilities that manage the region's essential resources. This focus on infrastructure has shaped the way the land is utilized, balancing the need for growth with the preservation of the surrounding fields. Residents often look toward the nearby urban centers for broader commerce, yet they maintain a distinct identity rooted in the foundational work of the early settlers. The persistence of these working lands provides a steady, grounded anchor for the people who continue to call this place home.

The cultural character of Hornsby Bend is defined by a utilitarian spirit and an appreciation for the quiet, wide-open spaces that remain untouched by the rapid expansion of nearby metropolitan hubs. Visitors often seek out the Hornsby Bend Trail to engage with the natural environment, finding a sense of solitude that is increasingly rare in the modern world. While no singular monument dominates the skyline, the area is known for its role in regional birding and environmental observation, drawing those who find beauty in the intersection of nature and human management. The pace here is dictated by the seasons and the cycle of the sun, favoring a life that values observation over noise. It is a place where the history of the frontier is not merely a memory, but a constant presence felt in the turn of the soil and the vastness of the evening air.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Austin's Colony Elm Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 195° S
Austin's Colony Neighborhood Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 193° S
Reuben Hornsby (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 314° NW
John Williams and Howell Haggett (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 300° NW
Josephus Hornsby (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 300° NW
Walter E. Long Metro Park (Local Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 340° N
Fork in the Road (Public Artwork) — 2.6 mi, 224° SW
Onion Creek Wildlife Sanctuary (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 212° SW
Southeast Metropolitan Park (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 195° S
Decker Tallgrass Prairie Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 349° N
Mobile Loaves & Fishes (Cinema) — 3.5 mi, 326° NW
Family Viewing Area (Viewpoint) — 4.7 mi, 235° SW
Red Bluff Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 292° W
Dimension Gallery (Gallery) — 6.5 mi, 285° W
Atelier Dojo (Arts Centre) — 6.8 mi, 277° W
Mass Gallery (Gallery) — 7.4 mi, 280° W
Old Lockheed Martin Drone Facility (historical) (Historic Ruins) — 7.4 mi, 251° W
East Austin Comedy (Theatre) — 7.5 mi, 280° W
Austin Film Society (Theatre) — 7.6 mi, 304° NW
Spratx (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 278° W
McKinney Falls State Park (State Park) — 7.9 mi, 248° W
Texas State Cemetery Visitor Center (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 283° W
McKinney Gristmill (Historic Ruins) — 8.5 mi, 245° SW
Republic of Texas Museum (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 283° W
Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports (Museum) — 9.0 mi, 290° W
Santa Rita No. 1 Oil Well (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 288° W
Bastrop State Park (State Park) — 19.8 mi, 117° SE
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.0 mi, 309° NW · 43k acres

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