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Mineral Wells Texas Map

Explore Mineral Wells, 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 Mineral Wells, Texas

How to Use This Mineral Wells, Texas Map

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

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	Mineral Wells
State	Texas (TX)
County	Palo Pinto County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	32.823483
Longitude	-98.078798
Population	14,820
Density	280.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	76067, 76068, 76088
Area Code	817, 682
County Seat	Palo Pinto
School District	Mineral Wells Independent School District

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About Mineral Wells, Texas

Mineral Wells is a locality in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 14,820. The population density is 280.5 people per km². Mineral Wells is located at 32.8235°N, 98.0788°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Mineral Wells is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 76067, 76068, 76088.

Mineral Wells defines itself through a landscape of rugged limestone outcroppings and expansive, sun-bleached prairie grasses that lean into the persistent winds. It lies 18.6 miles west of Weatherford, TX (from Weatherford, TX: bearing 281°T), and is situated 13.5 miles northwest of Brock. Sunlight hits the earth here with a sharp, clarifying intensity, casting long shadows across the terrain as dusk approaches. Residents often gather at Zappe Park to watch the sky turn a bruised purple, while the gentle, cooling air begins to settle over the landscape. To the west, the distant profile of the Devils Backbone provides a dark, serrated edge to the horizon, grounding the vast openness of the plains. Pleasant Valley lies a short distance away, offering a subtle dip in the topography that catches the morning mist before it burns away under the heat.

Mineral Wells grew from the reputation of its subterranean springs, which once drew crowds seeking the restorative qualities of the local water. This early fascination with the earth’s hidden chemistry fostered an economy that eventually pivoted toward diverse manufacturing and the production of iconic, decorative pottery. The proximity to Pollard Creek provided a necessary resource for these burgeoning industries, anchoring the development of commerce in the valley. Today, the local economy maintains a steady, industrious hum, supported by a mix of specialized manufacturing and small-scale trade. Lake Pinto remains a quiet, persistent presence in the background, serving as a reminder of the water that shaped the settlement's early survival and eventual growth.

Mineral Wells preserves a distinct cultural identity rooted in the resilience of those who built their lives amidst the Texas heat. The Baker Hotel stands as a looming, architectural sentinel in the center of the district, echoing a period of grandeur that continues to fascinate visitors and locals alike. For those seeking the outdoors, the Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway offers a rugged path through the dense, scrubby woodlands that define the regional flora. The town maintains a modest, deliberate pace, where the rhythm of life is measured by the changing seasons rather than the frantic noise of the modern world. While Mineral Wells has seen many travelers pass through its gates, it remains a place defined by the quiet tenacity of its people and the enduring character of its land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Old Camp Wolters (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 163° S
Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway (State Recreation Area) — 0.9 mi, 188° S
Wolters Field #2 (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 085° E
Sam Savage, Captive of the Comanches (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 350° N
Fort Wolters (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 104° E
Lake Mineral Wells State Park (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 102° E
Lions Club Park (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 277° W
Greetings from Mineral Wells (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 242° SW
Penitentiary Hollow Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.0 mi, 093° E
Roger R Fawcett Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 16.9 mi, 218° SW
Vintage Car Museum (Museum) — 17.0 mi, 105° E
Museum of the Americas (Museum) — 17.1 mi, 105° E
Doss Heritage and Culture Center (Museum) — 18.0 mi, 108° E
North Side Consolidated School (Historic Ruins) — 18.1 mi, 088° E
OA Field (Theatre) — 23.5 mi, 275° W
Campfire Ring (Theatre) — 23.7 mi, 275° W
Ark II (Conservation Area) — 24.5 mi, 142° SE
Heritage Museum (Museum) — 24.8 mi, 062° NE
Possum Kingdom State Park (State Park) — 27.5 mi, 278° W
Sid Richardson Scout Ranch (Park) — 28.8 mi, 019° N
Tiger Stadium (Stadium) — 28.8 mi, 349° N
Thurber Smokestack (Attraction) — 29.3 mi, 222° SW
Azle Historical Museum (Museum) — 31.5 mi, 081° E
Rattler Pit Stadium (Stadium) — 31.6 mi, 164° S
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (National Grassland) — 37.5 mi, 039° NE · 20k acres
Japanese Tea House (Attraction) — 41.9 mi, 098° E
Oval Rose Garden (Attraction) — 41.9 mi, 098° E
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 64.3 mi, 011° N · 1,644 acres

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