Granite Shoals Lake Texas Map

About Granite Shoals Lake, Texas

Granite Shoals Lake is a locality in Burnet County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,800. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Granite Shoals Lake is located at 30.5750°N, 98.4102°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78654.

Granite Shoals Lake is a place where the vast expanse of Lake Lyndon B. Johnson meets the undulating terrain of the Texas Hill Country. It lies 28.7 miles west-northwest of Lakeway, TX (from Lakeway, TX: bearing 300°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west of Marble Falls. The landscape here is a study in contrasts, with the deep blue water serving as a constant, shifting mirror to the sky. Along the shoreline, rocky outcrops and weathered limestone formations speak of ancient geological forces, their surfaces softened by the tenacious growth of native grasses and hardy scrub oak. Inland, the land rolls gently, a patchwork of sun-drenched meadows and scattered woodlands, where the air itself seems to shimmer with heat during the long Texas summers. The Colorado River, a vital artery, threads its way through this region, its presence shaping the very character of the land and feeding the expansive waters of Lake Lyndon B. Johnson, creating a sense of both openness and intimate connection to the natural world. The history of Granite Shoals Lake is deeply intertwined with the development of the Colorado River for power and water management, a story etched into the very landscape by the construction of dams that transformed the river into a series of sprawling reservoirs. This inland locale, far from any coast, developed its economy primarily around the opportunities afforded by these waterways, fostering a culture of recreation and lakeside living. While the broader region is known for its ranching heritage and the distinctive oak and limestone character of the Edwards Plateau, Granite Shoals Lake itself thrives on the influx of visitors and residents drawn to its aquatic playground. The designated protected area of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, though a vast expanse of ocean in its original designation, here manifests as a commitment to preserving the natural beauty and ecological integrity of this inland sanctuary, a remarkable testament to its unique conservation status.

About This Granite Shoals Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Granite Shoals Lake, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.575022, -98.410198. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Granite Shoals Lake and Burnet County.

Detailed location data for Granite Shoals Lake includes the ZIP code (78654), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Burnet County (Burnet), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Granite Shoals Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.