Explore Woodway, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Woodway, 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 Woodway.
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 | Woodway |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | McLennan County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.498334 |
| Longitude | -97.230789 |
| Population | 9,383 |
| Density | 551.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 76712 |
| Area Code | 325 |
| County Seat | Waco |
| School District | Midway Independent School District |
Woodway occupies a quiet expanse of the Texas landscape where the sunlight often settles in thick, golden layers across the open prairie. It lies 3.1 miles north of Hewitt, TX (from Hewitt, TX: bearing 350°T), and is situated 4.6 miles southwest of Waco. North Flat Creek traces a winding, subtle path through the terrain just one mile from the center, feeding the local ecosystem with a steady, modest flow. Residents often look toward the distant silhouette of Honest Ridge on the horizon, a reminder of the geological theater that exists miles away from these gentle, sun-warmed plains. The proximity to Waco Lake, lying only two miles away, provides a cooling influence on the air during the long, shimmering afternoons. Within the boundaries of the municipality, Whitehall Park offers a green sanctuary where the native oaks provide deep shade against the intensity of the midday heat.
Woodway grew from the steady labor of families who recognized the value of this fertile, inland soil for both residential life and sustainable development. The local economy thrives on a blend of professional services and retail growth, mirroring the industrious spirit that defines the broader regional character. Commerce here operates with a deliberate pace, favoring personal connections and the quiet accumulation of local enterprise over the frantic rush of larger metropolitan hubs. Historical development prioritized the preservation of natural space, ensuring that commercial expansion never fully eclipsed the quiet, terrestrial beauty of the surrounding meadows. The infrastructure remains grounded in practicality, reflecting a commitment to stable, long-term growth that serves the needs of its inhabitants without compromising the integrity of the landscape.
Woodway carries a distinct cultural identity defined by the modest elegance of its suburban character and a profound respect for the stillness of the Texas sky. The Cameron Park Hike and Bike Trail, located six miles away, serves as a popular outlet for those who seek to engage with the natural environment through physical exertion. Community events often reflect the deep-seated traditions of the region, emphasizing neighborly engagement and the simple pleasure of an evening spent outdoors as the light begins to fail. While many Texans have achieved global recognition, the life of Woodway remains focused on the quiet, daily efforts of its people rather than the pursuit of passing fame. This place endures as a testament to the idea that a high quality of life is found in the careful balance between modern convenience and the unadorned, honest reality of the land.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodway, Texas. Coordinates: 31.498334, -97.230789. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Woodway includes the ZIP code (76712), telephone area code (325), county seat of McLennan County (Waco), and school district assignment (Midway Independent School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |