Explore Lockhart, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lockhart, 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 Lockhart.
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 | Lockhart |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.878807 |
| Longitude | -97.683276 |
| Population | 14,379 |
| Density | 355.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 78644 |
| Area Code | 512, 737 |
| County Seat | Lockhart |
| School District | Lockhart Independent School District |
Lockhart maintains a distinctive presence upon the vast, open plains that define the local topography. It lies 14.3 miles east-southeast of Kyle, TX (from Kyle, TX: bearing 120°T), and is situated 8.6 miles southeast of Uhland. The Town Branch meanders through the landscape, providing a quiet rhythm to the outskirts of the primary settlement. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the terrain transitions toward the distant, faint outlines of the Edwards Plateau, which remains visible only as a suggestion against the horizon. Residents often find their way to the Lockhart State Park Trail, a path that offers a measured pace through the surrounding woodland. The Soil Conservation Service Site 15 Reservoir sits just a few miles away, acting as a still, reflective mirror for the expansive Texas sky.
Lockhart traces its origins to the early struggles of the mid-nineteenth century, eventually blossoming into a center for regional agriculture and livestock production. The local economy has long relied upon the productivity of the land, shifting from early ranching efforts to a more diversified model that sustains the current population. Commerce centers on the central square, where the architecture reflects a period of prosperity fueled by the cotton trade and the arrival of the railroad. The proximity to Comanche Flats underscores the agricultural heritage of the region, where the soil has supported generations of families working the fields. Today, the town balances its historical legacy with modern industry, ensuring that the marketplace remains a vital intersection for local goods and services.
Lockhart projects a cultural character defined by a profound appreciation for culinary tradition, particularly in the slow-smoked meats that have earned the area a reputation among aficionados. City Park serves as an essential gathering space, providing a green refuge where the pace of the afternoon slows to a comfortable, steady cadence. The Caldwell County Courthouse stands as a prominent landmark, its elaborate design drawing the eye toward the center of the square. Notable individuals such as the character actor Noble Willingham have roots here, carrying the spirit of the region into the broader public consciousness. Annual celebrations often fill the streets, turning the local experience into a shared event that honors both the past and the enduring spirit of those who reside here.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lockhart, Texas. Coordinates: 29.878807, -97.683276. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Lockhart includes the ZIP code (78644), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Caldwell County (Lockhart), and school district assignment (Lockhart Independent School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |