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Snyder Texas Map

Explore Snyder, 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 Snyder, Texas

How to Use This Snyder, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	32.713561
Longitude	-100.911902
Population	11,438
Density	494.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	79072, 79549
Area Code	806
County Seat	Snyder
School District	Snyder Independent School District

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About Snyder, Texas

Snyder is a locality in Scurry County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 11,438. The population density is 494.3 people per km². Snyder is located at 32.7136°N, 100.9119°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Snyder is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 79072, 79549.

Snyder emerges from the vast, open plains of West Texas as a place defined by the quiet endurance of the earth. It lies 34.3 miles west-northwest of Sweetwater, TX (from Sweetwater, TX: bearing 300°T), and is situated 23.0 miles north of Colorado City. Deep Creek carves a persistent path through the local terrain, offering a subtle vein of life that sustains the surrounding expanse. Five miles away, the singular depression of Hell Roaring Hollow marks the landscape, while the distant, jagged silhouette of Devils Backbone provides a rugged anchor to the horizon. The air here carries a dry, sharp clarity, especially during the long golden hours when the light stretches thin across the flat, dusty horizon. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of North East Park, where the horizon feels infinite and the terrestrial world seems to hold its breath.

Snyder anchors itself in a history forged by the relentless pursuit of resources beneath the soil. Oil production and agriculture serve as the foundational pillars of the economy, driving the rhythm of a place that understands the value of hard, tangible labor. The local industry has long adapted to the shifting demands of the energy sector, maintaining a steady pace that mirrors the cyclical nature of the land itself. Small businesses and service sectors weave together to support the families who have built their lives upon these plains. Even when the wind kicks up dust from the surrounding fields, the focus remains on the pragmatic work of keeping the infrastructure of daily life running smoothly.

Snyder reflects a cultural character shaped by independence and a deep-rooted sense of community solidarity. The local spirit is best captured during seasonal gatherings, where neighbors convene to celebrate the harvest or honor the traditions that define their regional identity. While the landscape is vast and quiet, the people maintain a warmth that contrasts with the stark, panoramic beauty of the prairie. Among the individuals who have emerged from this environment, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Larry McMurtry spent formative years nearby, his work often echoing the grit and expansive atmosphere of this specific portion of the state. Life here moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, allowing the small, everyday interactions to form the bedrock of the collective experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

First Baptist Church of Snyder (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 295° NW
Roscoe, Snyder & Pacific Railroad Company (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 324° NW
First Presbyterian Church (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 280° W
North East Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 000° N
Towle Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 207° SW
J.B Thomas Reservoir Marina (Local Recreation) — 16.1 mi, 235° SW
Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch (W.T. Martin Ranch) (Park) — 19.4 mi, 085° E
Heart of West Texas Museum (Museum) — 22.6 mi, 173° S
Lake Alan Henry Wildlife Habitat Area (Local Conservation Area) — 23.9 mi, 345° N
Sam Wahl Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 25.0 mi, 336° NW
Lake Colorado City State Park (State Park) — 25.8 mi, 181° S
Maddin Prairie (Park) — 28.6 mi, 167° S
Pioneer Museum (Museum) — 33.9 mi, 119° SE
Oriana Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 42.0 mi, 041° NE
O S Ranch Museum (Museum) — 42.6 mi, 321° NW
Council Ring (Theatre) — 42.7 mi, 318° NW
Big Spring State Park (State Park) — 47.1 mi, 225° SW
Arrow Sculture (Public Artwork) — 53.2 mi, 003° N
Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 55.4 mi, 360° N · 14k acres
O'Donnell Heritage Museum (Museum) — 56.2 mi, 288° W
Fort Chadbourne (Historic Castle / Fort) — 60.8 mi, 140° SE
Dickens County Museum (Museum) — 62.9 mi, 004° N
Engine 1809 (Attraction) — 65.5 mi, 320° NW
Ampitheater (Theatre) — 68.5 mi, 119° SE
CCC stonework (Historic Ruins) — 68.7 mi, 118° SE
Myers Memorial Arena (Stadium) — 69.9 mi, 103° E
Petrified Tree (Attraction) — 70.4 mi, 103° E
Fort Phantom Hill (Attraction) — 71.9 mi, 094° E

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