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Slaton Texas Map

Explore Slaton, 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 Slaton, Texas

How to Use This Slaton, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	33.445473
Longitude	-101.650918
Population	5,858
Density	418.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	79364
Area Code	806
County Seat	Lubbock
School District	Slaton Independent School District

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About Slaton, Texas

Slaton is a locality in Lubbock County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,858. The population density is 418.8 people per km². Slaton is located at 33.4455°N, 101.6509°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Slaton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 79364.

Slaton occupies a vast expanse of the high plains where the sky seems to stretch wider than the earth itself. It lies 15.6 miles southeast of Lubbock, TX (from Lubbock, TX: bearing 128°T), and is situated 16.0 miles south of Idalou. The horizon around Slaton remains dominated by the flat, open character of the Llano Estacado, an immense tableland that shifts colors from dusty gold to deep amber as the sun descends. To the west, the subtle contours of Long Hollow Canyon break the uniformity of the terrain, while the North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River meanders through the landscape four miles away. On clear days, the distant silhouette of Indian Ridge provides a faint, rugged boundary to the visual field. Residents often spend their afternoons at Slaton City Park, enjoying the expansive clarity of the air that defines this inland geography.

Slaton emerged from the early twentieth-century ambition of railroad expansion, serving as a vital division point that shaped its initial growth. The local economy maintains deep roots in agricultural productivity, with fields of cotton stretching toward the horizon to define the regional industry. Slaton sustains this heritage through a quiet industriousness, where the rhythm of the harvest governs the pace of the calendar. The legacy of the rail yard remains a central part of the visual identity, reflecting a time when steam and steel dictated the fortunes of the plains. Modern enterprises now operate alongside these historical markers, ensuring that the labor of the land continues to support the livelihoods of those who reside here.

Slaton preserves a distinct cultural character through its well-preserved architecture, particularly the iconic Harvey House that once served travelers on the Santa Fe line. The local spirit finds expression during community gatherings, where the pride of the residents manifests in the preservation of their shared heritage. Among the notable figures associated with the wider region, the musician Buddy Holly stands as a quintessential representative of the creative energy found in these parts. Visitors often pause at the historic downtown storefronts, which retain a sense of purpose that feels grounded in the enduring values of the region. As evening settles over the plains, the silence of the prairie highlights the steady, unassuming nature of life in Slaton.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Englewood Cemetery (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 303° NW
Slaton City Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 172° S
Slaton Bakery (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 145° SE
Engine 1809 (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 140° SE
Slaton Harvey House (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 106° E
Russell Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 221° SW
Lake 6 (Local Conservation Area) — 11.9 mi, 314° NW
The Harvest (Public Artwork) — 13.5 mi, 313° NW
Mackenzie Park - South (Local Recreation) — 13.5 mi, 313° NW
East Lubbock Art House (Arts Centre) — 13.9 mi, 316° NW
Mackenzie Park - North (Local Recreation) — 14.1 mi, 316° NW
Santa Land (Attraction) — 14.2 mi, 314° NW
The Buddy Holly Center (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 310° NW
Tornado Gallery (Gallery) — 14.4 mi, 309° NW
CO-OPt Research + Projects (Arts Centre) — 15.0 mi, 301° NW
Allen Theatre (Theatre) — 15.9 mi, 306° NW
Lake 2 (Local Conservation Area) — 16.6 mi, 312° NW
Moody Planetarium (Museum) — 16.8 mi, 307° NW
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (Attraction) — 18.0 mi, 324° NW
The Spiral by Dr. Alon Kvashny (Attraction) — 18.4 mi, 307° NW
Battle of Yellow House Canyon (Registered Battlefield) — 18.5 mi, 313° NW
Texas Tech University New Deal Farm - Beef Unit (Recreation Easement) — 19.7 mi, 348° N
Ralls Historical Museum (Museum) — 22.3 mi, 043° NE
Council Ring (Theatre) — 23.7 mi, 144° SE
O S Ranch Museum (Museum) — 23.7 mi, 138° SE
Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 37.3 mi, 006° N · 14k acres
Caprock Canyons State Park (State Park) — 74.2 mi, 026° NE

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