Explore Santa Rita Ranch, 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 Santa Rita Ranch, 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 Santa Rita Ranch.
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 | Santa Rita Ranch |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Williamson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.663828 |
| Longitude | -97.840031 |
| Population | 3,152 |
| Density | 307.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 78642 |
| Area Code | 512, 737 |
| County Seat | Georgetown |
| School District | Liberty Hill Independent School District |
Santa Rita Ranch occupies a sprawling expanse of land characterized by the expansive, open prairie and the warm, limestone-streaked earth that defines this inland region. It lies 5.9 miles north of Leander, TX (from Leander, TX: bearing 8°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-northwest of Georgetown. The terrain unfolds in a series of gentle, undulating folds that catch the golden quality of the afternoon sun, casting long shadows across the grasses. Residents often find respite in the quiet proximity of Hunt Hollow, a local basin that helps define the topography of the immediate landscape. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Sowes Branch provide a subtle, meandering contrast to the dry, sun-drenched fields. While the distant silhouette of the Edwards Plateau lingers on the horizon as a hazy reminder of the state’s rugged interior, the immediate surroundings remain defined by the wide, clear sky and the steady, rhythmic pulse of the plains.
Santa Rita Ranch represents a modern evolution of the traditional land-use patterns that have long defined this portion of the state. The regional economy has transitioned from its historical roots in agrarian stewardship and livestock management toward a contemporary focus on residential development and local commerce. This shift reflects a broader pattern of growth, where the quiet labor of the field is gradually complemented by the industrious energy of new neighborhoods and infrastructure. The land itself holds the memory of those who worked the soil, yet it now supports a diverse network of professionals and families who contribute to the vitality of the local industry. As the area continues to organize its resources and expand its reach, it maintains a grounded connection to its foundational heritage of hard work and deliberate expansion.
Cultural life at Santa Rita Ranch centers on the shared experiences of neighbors and the appreciation of the natural environment that surrounds them. For those seeking outdoor recreation, Georgetown Lake offers a nearby space for gathering and engagement with the local flora and fauna. Enthusiasts often venture toward the Good Water Trail to navigate the paths that wind through the native landscape, observing how the light shifts across the brush and trees throughout the seasons. The pace of daily life is measured by the changing colors of the horizon at dusk and the casual interactions that occur in shared public spaces. While the region is removed from the clamor of larger metropolitan centers, it fosters a distinct identity built upon the quiet, steady appreciation of the inland Texas plains.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Santa Rita Ranch, Texas. Coordinates: 30.663828, -97.840031. 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 Santa Rita Ranch includes the ZIP code (78642), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Williamson County (Georgetown), and school district assignment (Liberty Hill 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. |