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Killeen Texas Map

Explore Killeen, 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 Killeen, Texas

How to Use This Killeen, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	31.075273
Longitude	-97.731617
Population	153,095
Density	1077.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	76541, 76540, 76542, 76543, 76547
Area Code	254
County Seat	Belton
School District	Killeen Independent School District

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About Killeen, Texas

Killeen is a locality in Bell County, Texas, United States. With a population of 153,095, Killeen is a major urban centre in Texas. The population density is 1077.7 people per km². Killeen is located at 31.0753°N, 97.7316°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Killeen is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 76541, 76540, 76542.

Killeen occupies a vast expanse of the central Texas landscape, defined by the quiet persistence of the South Nolan Creek as it carves a path through the earth. It lies 2.7 miles southeast of Fort Hood, TX (from Fort Hood, TX: bearing 125°T), and is situated 4.6 miles west-northwest of Harker Heights. The air here holds a particular clarity, especially during the long, golden hours of late afternoon when the light stretches over the dry, sun-warmed plains. While the distant horizon occasionally suggests the presence of the Edwards Plateau far to the west, Killeen remains rooted in a terrain of open, expansive fields and subtle limestone ridges. Residents often find respite in the quiet corners of the Rotary Club Childrens Park, where the local flora offers a brief, verdant contrast to the sun-bleached grasses that define the surrounding prairie.

History arrived in Killeen not as a sudden event, but as a slow gathering of settlers drawn to the promise of the railroad and the fertile potential of the land. The arrival of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway served as the primary catalyst, transforming a modest agricultural settlement into a vital junction for commerce and travel. Over the decades, Killeen evolved in tandem with the establishment and expansion of the nearby military installation, which fundamentally altered the trajectory of the region. This transition from a quiet rural outpost to a center of significant national activity is etched into the way the grid of the streets interacts with the older, more organic paths carved by the early pioneers.

Economic life in Killeen flows outward from the stability provided by the military presence, fostering a diverse service sector and a steady demand for infrastructure and local commerce. Education serves as a key pillar for the future, with institutions like Texas A&M University-Central Texas providing a foundation for professional growth and academic pursuit. The daily rhythm of the local economy is punctuated by the movement of people across the region, utilizing the primary thoroughfares that connect the surrounding plains to the heart of the grid. Development continues to expand toward the more rugged terrain, including the proximity of the Soil Conservation Service Site 7 Reservoir, which stands as a quiet, functional anchor in the landscape.

Culture in Killeen is shaped by the constant influx of diverse backgrounds, creating a social environment that is both pragmatic and resilient. While the intensity of professional sports is often directed toward the major hubs located in neighboring regions, local pride is found in the high-energy atmosphere of high school athletics and the community-wide festivals that celebrate the heritage of the area. For those seeking the outdoors, the Dana Peak Park Trail offers a meaningful connection to the natural topography, winding through the scrub and brush that define this part of the state. Life here is characterized by a steady, unpretentious pace, where the social fabric is reinforced by the simple, enduring connections made in schools, public spaces, and the quiet, dusty trails that lead toward the solitude of Egypt Hollow.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Killeen Arts and Activities Center (Art / Cultural Centre) — 0.5 mi, 133° SE
Killeen Civic and Conference Center (Art / Cultural Centre) — 0.6 mi, 142° SE
Killeen Railroad Museum (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 142° SE
Killeen Community Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 0.6 mi, 142° SE
St. Joseph Catholic Church (Cathedral / Church) — 0.6 mi, 142° SE
Killeen Golf Course (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 142° SE
Fort Hood (Castle / Fort) — 3.1 mi, 339° N
Fort Hood Heritage Museum (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 339° N
Dana Peak Park (Nature Reserve) — 4.6 mi, 346° N
Lake Belton (Nature Reserve) — 4.6 mi, 346° N
Lions Club Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 191° S
Bacon Ranch Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 033° NE
First Baptist Church of Killeen (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 056° NE
Killeen Herald (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 345° N
Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 316° NW
Drainage Reserve (Local Resource Management Area) — 3.2 mi, 101° E
Showcase Room (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 330° NW
Summit Soccer Complex (Local Recreation) — 4.4 mi, 076° E
Stillhouse Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 5.2 mi, 132° SE
Mayborn Science Theater (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 305° NW
Clear Creek Park (National Conservation Area) — 6.1 mi, 300° NW · 78 acres
Stillhouse Hollow Lake (Recreation Area) — 6.2 mi, 156° SE
Old Jap Mock Villiage (Historic Ruins) — 9.1 mi, 030° NE
Gestapo HQ (Historic Ruins) — 10.4 mi, 346° N
Old Town Salado (Attraction) — 14.4 mi, 126° SE
Tablerocks Goodnight Amphitheater (Stadium) — 15.0 mi, 128° SE
Harris Community Center (Arts Centre) — 15.7 mi, 093° E
Bell County Museum (Museum) — 15.9 mi, 094° E
The Fisher Gallery (Gallery) — 16.6 mi, 193° S
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 33.7 mi, 212° SW · 43k acres

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