Shady Hollow Texas Map
Shady Hollow, Texas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Shady Hollow, Travis County.
Interactive Map of Shady Hollow, Texas
| City | Shady Hollow |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Travis |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.164933 |
| Longitude | -97.862228 |
| Population | 5,709 |
| Density | 1037.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Shady Hollow, Texas
Shady Hollow is a locality in Travis County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,709. The population density is 1037.8 people per km². Shady Hollow is located at 30.1649°N, 97.8622°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78748.
Shady Hollow unfolds with a quiet grace, its landscape a gentle embrace of rolling hills that cradle a scattering of homes and the occasional weathered barn. It lies 10.0 miles south-west of Austin, TX (from Austin, TX: bearing 225°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north-north-west of Buda. Here, the dominant hue is the deep, sun-baked green of live oaks and cedar, their branches reaching out like patient arms, offering respite from the pervasive Texas sun. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, dry scent of dust and wild sage, a perfume that clings to the very soil. Creeks, often mere whispers of water during the dry spells, carve their winding paths through the terrain, their banks lined with the stoic beauty of native grasses that ripple like a silent sea in the breeze. This is a place where the sky feels vast, an endless canvas that shifts from the sharp, clear blue of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of sunset, painting the western horizon with a fleeting, magnificent artistry. The history of Shady Hollow is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land. Once a territory crisscrossed by cattle trails, its economy has long been tied to the earth, with small farms and ranches sustaining generations. While the larger agricultural enterprises have receded, a connection to the land persists, evident in the roadside stands offering local produce and the quiet pride of those who maintain their ancestral acres. The nearby presence of Austin, a vibrant metropolis, casts a long shadow, influencing the local character with a blend of traditional Texas sensibility and a subtle influx of new ideas. Yet, Shady Hollow retains its distinct pulse, a place where the pace of life allows for the contemplation of the sky and the quiet unfolding of seasons, a genuine respite from the clamor of the wider world.
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About This Shady Hollow Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Shady Hollow, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Shady Hollow and Travis County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Shady Hollow is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Shady Hollow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
