Bear Creek Texas Map

About Bear Creek, Texas

Bear Creek is a locality in Hays County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 397. The population density is 134.3 people per km². Bear Creek is located at 30.1824°N, 97.9401°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bear Creek is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 75630, 77328, 78737.

Bear Creek occupies a quiet stretch of limestone-rich earth where the horizon is defined by the subtle rise of the landscape toward the distant Edwards Plateau. It lies 9.5 miles northwest of Buda, TX (from Buda, TX: bearing 319°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south of Bee Cave. The terrain here holds a particular, austere beauty, characterized by sun-bleached grasses and the gnarled, persistent limbs of live oaks that seem to draw their resilience directly from the rocky substrate. Just two miles away, the waters of Bear Creek carve a narrow, winding path through the terrain, while the nearby depression of Spring Hollow offers a deeper, shaded sanctuary for local wildlife. As the sun begins its descent, the light takes on a warm, amber quality, catching the dust motes in the air and casting long, sharp shadows across the limestone outcrops that break through the surface of the soil.

Economic life in Bear Creek reflects the pragmatic, industrious spirit of the region, where modern residential expansion meets the legacy of a landscape long shaped by agriculture and ranching. Residents often spend their mornings traversing the local topography, whether walking the paths of the Rim Rock Trail or visiting the grounds of the Grey Rock Golf Course, which serves as a notable anchor for outdoor activity. While the tranquil waters of Lake Austin lie nine miles away, the daily rhythm here remains tethered to the immediate, sun-drenched plains rather than the reservoir’s edge. There is a distinct, unhurried focus to the days, where the weight of the heat often dictates the pace, and the persistent, dry rustle of wind through cedar and oak creates a soundscape that feels entirely separate from the frantic pulse of larger urban centers.

About This Bear Creek Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bear Creek, Texas. Coordinates: 30.182376, -97.940055. 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 Bear Creek includes the ZIP code (75630, 77328, 78737), telephone area code (713, 832, 512, 737), county seat of Hays County (San Marcos), and school district assignment (Dripping Springs Independent School District).

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.