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Watauga Texas Map

Explore Watauga, 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 Watauga, Texas

How to Use This Watauga, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	32.871799
Longitude	-97.251488
Population	23,650
Density	2195.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	76148
Area Code	817
County Seat	Fort Worth
School District	Birdville Independent School District

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About Watauga, Texas

Watauga is a locality in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 23,650. The population density is 2195.6 people per km². Watauga is located at 32.8718°N, 97.2515°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Watauga is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 76148.

Watauga occupies a stretch of North Texas plains where the horizon remains wide and open, inviting the expansive sky to dictate the mood of the day. It lies 2.2 miles northwest of North Richland Hills, TX (from North Richland Hills, TX: bearing 317°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-northeast of Fort Worth. The land here is defined by a gentle, inland flatness, far removed from the turbulent waters of any distant shore. Whites Branch carves a quiet, thin line through the local terrain, offering a modest sanctuary for native flora and fauna. Residents often seek out the Virgil R. Anthony, Sr. Park for a brief pause in the shade, finding that the golden light of late afternoon creates a distinct, amber-hued stillness across the grass. During clear, crisp evenings, one might catch a faint silhouette of Long Point rising nineteen miles away, a solitary reminder of the geological theater beyond these immediate plains.

Watauga emerged from the expansion of the northern frontier, evolving from rural roots into a residential anchor for the surrounding region. The local economy thrives on the industrious pulse of the greater metropolitan area, balancing suburban stability with a steady rhythm of commerce and trade. Long-standing businesses and professional services form the backbone of the local industry, providing the essential infrastructure for a population that values both convenience and connection. As the sun wanes, the hum of daily activity softens, replaced by the quiet sounds of families returning to their homes in well-established neighborhoods. This transition from labor to rest defines the character of Watauga, where the pace reflects a grounded, practical approach to modern living.

Cultural life in Watauga centers on the shared experiences of its residents, who maintain a strong sense of community through local gatherings and public spaces. The Capp Smith Park Trail offers a common path for pedestrians and cyclists, threading through the landscape to encourage a healthy, active engagement with the outdoors. While White Lake remains a nearby destination for those seeking a quiet reflection, the true spirit of the area is found in the everyday interactions of neighbors at local events. The town has seen notable figures such as the musician Pat Green pass through its orbit, contributing to the broader artistic legacy of the region. Watauga maintains a steady, unassuming dignity, favoring a modest approach to growth that prioritizes the comfort of its people over the flash of spectacle.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Capp Smith Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 302° NW
Arcadia Trail Park South (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 270° W
Watauga Presbyterian Church (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 229° SW
Smithfield Methodist Church (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 096° E
Smithfield Church of Christ (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 098° E
Holiday Lane Athletic Fields (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 139° SE
Imagisphere Childrens Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 147° SE
Birdville Stadium (Stadium) — 4.4 mi, 180° S
Birdville Historical Society (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 182° S
The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Public Artwork) — 4.6 mi, 311° NW
Moxley Manor (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 105° E
Central Arts of Bedford (Gallery) — 7.2 mi, 101° E
Movie Tavern Central Park (Cinema) — 7.4 mi, 110° E
Fort Worth Stockyards Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 224° SW
Livestock Exchange Building (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 224° SW
Stockyards (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 223° SW
Cowtown Coliseum Rodeo (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 224° SW
Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 224° SW
Cloth & Glaze Painting Studio (Arts Centre) — 8.6 mi, 088° E
Gallery 19C (Gallery) — 8.9 mi, 030° NE
Children's Art Classes (Arts Centre) — 9.0 mi, 086° E
Cedar Hill State Park (State Park) — 22.4 mi, 135° SE
Ray Roberts Lake State Park (State Park) — 28.0 mi, 025° NE
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (National Grassland) — 35.5 mi, 333° NW · 20k acres

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