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Spicewood Texas Map

Explore Spicewood, 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 Spicewood, Texas

How to Use This Spicewood, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	30.475472
Longitude	-98.156407
Population	6,200
Density	55.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	78669
Area Code	512, 737
County Seat	Burnet

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About Spicewood, Texas

Spicewood is a locality in Burnet County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,200. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Spicewood is located at 30.4755°N, 98.1564°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78669.

Spicewood emerges from the limestone terrain as a quiet confluence of woodland and open space where the land begins to shed its flatter skin. It lies 12.3 miles northwest of Lakeway, TX (from Lakeway, TX: bearing 307°T), and is situated 9.9 miles southeast of Marble Falls. Little Cypress Creek carves a deliberate path through the landscape, feeding the thirsty roots of native oaks that stand against the relentless Texas sun. A mile away, the expansive surface of Lake Travis mirrors the shifting clouds, offering a cool relief to the arid heat of the afternoon. The geological gravity of the Edwards Plateau exerts a distant, silent influence on the horizon, grounding the region in an ancient, stony permanence. As dusk descends, a golden light settles over Wilson Hollow, deepening the shadows and turning the grasses into ribbons of amber.

Spicewood holds a history defined by the rugged persistence of those who first cleared the dense cedar brakes to make room for livestock and trade. The local economy has evolved from its agrarian roots into a diverse mix of small-scale commerce and service industries that support the surrounding ranching life. Residents often navigate the transition between the quiet, solitary work of the land and the modern demands of a growing regional population. This economic duality creates a practical, unpretentious atmosphere where industry is measured by the steady maintenance of fences and the reliable flow of local goods. The pulse of the place remains tied to the cycles of the seasons, favoring a pace that respects the effort required to thrive in such a climate.

Spicewood embodies a cultural character defined by independence and a deep, quiet familiarity with the surrounding wild. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the Grelle Recreation Area, where the Grelle Recreation Area Trail provides a path through the limestone topography that feels largely untouched by the outside world. Willie Nelson, a figure of singular influence in American music, has long maintained a presence in the area, lending a certain creative weight to the local air. Community gatherings often center on the simple pleasures of shared space, where the conversation is as dry and direct as the soil. The spirit of the locale is one of endurance, reflecting a collective desire to preserve a way of life that values the individual’s relationship with the vast, open horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Grelle Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 099° E
Turkey Bend Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 059° NE
Rockvale (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 305° NW
Double Horn (Local Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 323° NW
Henry Thomas Lodge, A.F. & A.M. (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 352° N
Smithwick Cemetery (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 008° N
Pace Bend Park (Local Park) — 7.0 mi, 113° SE
Milton Reimers Ranch Park (Local Park) — 7.1 mi, 161° S
Camp Chautauqua (Local Conservation Area) — 7.2 mi, 114° SE
Dead Man's Hole (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 300° NW
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.7 mi, 012° N · 43k acres
Reimers CE 2 (Conservation Area) — 9.4 mi, 163° S
Myers (Conservation Area) — 9.6 mi, 171° S
Marta Stafford Fine Art (Gallery) — 9.8 mi, 312° NW
Bernie's Art Gallery & Custom Frame Shop (Gallery) — 9.8 mi, 313° NW
Uptown Theatre (Theatre) — 9.8 mi, 313° NW
Highland Arts Guild (Gallery) — 9.8 mi, 313° NW
Pedernales Falls State Park (State Park) — 10.6 mi, 207° SW
ShowBiz Cinemas (Cinema) — 10.9 mi, 321° NW
Pedernales Falls Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.1 mi, 211° SW
Hill Country Overlook (Attraction) — 11.8 mi, 202° S
River Overlook (Attraction) — 11.9 mi, 202° S
TexARTS (Theatre) — 14.6 mi, 131° SE
Texas paintball (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 082° E
Longhorn Cavern State Park (State Park) — 16.0 mi, 338° N
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve - Snowden Tract (Nature Reserve) — 18.2 mi, 095° E
Reptilandia (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 18.3 mi, 231° SW
Pound House Historical Farmstead (Museum) — 19.6 mi, 167° S
Leander Dinosaur Tracks (Historic Ruins) — 19.8 mi, 060° NE

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