Bee Cave Texas Map

About Bee Cave, Texas

Bee Cave is a locality in Travis County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,862. The population density is 392.5 people per km². Bee Cave is located at 30.3085°N, 97.9450°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78738.

Bee Cave unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape of sun-baked limestone outcroppings and resilient scrub oak, where the air itself seems to hum with a dry, energetic warmth. It lies 12.4 miles west-north-west of Austin, TX (from Austin, TX: bearing 283°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-east of Lakeway. The terrain slopes gently, then rises in sporadic, rocky inclines, hinting at the ancient geological forces that shaped this corner of the Hill Country. Here, mesquite trees stand as stoic sentinels, their thorny branches reaching towards a sky that often burns a vibrant, almost crystalline blue, particularly in the long, lingering afternoons. The very earth, a mix of reddish clay and scattered pebbles, feels firm and enduring underfoot, a testament to the arid beauty that defines this place. The history of Bee Cave is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its people and the land they have worked. Once a frontier outpost, its economy has evolved from its agrarian roots, now embracing a blend of burgeoning residential development and entrepreneurial spirit, with local businesses thriving on the ingenuity of its residents. While no grand rivers define its character, the subtle presence of intermittent streams and the life they support speaks to a deeper connection with the natural water cycles of the region. The distinctive charm of Bee Cave lies in this harmonious coexistence, a place where the wildness of the Texas landscape meets the steady hum of modern life, all under that vast, ever-watchful sky.

About This Bee Cave Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bee Cave, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.308537, -97.94501. 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 Bee Cave and Travis County.

Detailed location data for Bee Cave includes the ZIP code (78738), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Travis County (Austin), and school district assignment (Lake Travis Independent School District). 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 Bee Cave is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.