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Bulverde Texas Map

Explore Bulverde, 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 Bulverde, Texas

How to Use This Bulverde, Texas Map

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

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.

CityBulverde
StateTexas (TX)
CountyComal County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude29.774485
Longitude-98.434959
Population5,692
Density138.9 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code78163
Area Code210
County SeatNew Braunfels
School DistrictComal Independent School District

About Bulverde, Texas

Bulverde is a locality in Comal County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,692. The population density is 138.9 people per km². Bulverde is located at 29.7745°N, 98.4350°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bulverde is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 78163.

Bulverde rests upon a landscape defined by the limestone bedrock and scrub oaks that characterize the rugged terrain of the region. It lies 3.0 miles north-northeast of Timberwood Park, TX (from Timberwood Park, TX: bearing 30°T), and is situated 19.9 miles west of New Braunfels. The Indian Creek meanders through the landscape, providing a quiet, constant presence that shapes the drainage of the surrounding fields. Sunlight here often takes on a golden, heavy quality in the late afternoon, casting long shadows across the dry, rocky earth. While the Edwards Plateau sits many miles away, the horizon maintains a sense of expansive scale that hums with the silence of the inland plains. Bulverde remains a place where the wind carries the scent of cedar and dust, grounded firmly far from the reach of any distant shore.

Bulverde traces its origins to the early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of the deep, fertile soils tucked between the limestone ridges. The local economy has evolved from its agrarian roots into a diverse network of small businesses and service industries that support the growing needs of the people. Residents often look toward the nearby Pleasant Valley for the agricultural traditions that still inform the rhythm of the work week. The Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Reservoir serves as a reminder of the careful management required to sustain life in this climate, where water remains a precious, deliberate resource. Work in Bulverde maintains a steady, industrious pace, reflecting a history of people who built their lives through the persistence of ranching and trade.

The cultural character of Bulverde is best experienced at Bulverde Community Park, where neighbors gather to share space under the shade of native trees. Those seeking a connection to the natural surroundings often walk the Eagles Nest Trail, which offers a quiet path through the local flora. Life here moves with a deliberate patience, favoring the small, recurring traditions of a close-knit population over the rapid shifts of larger metropolitan centers. While the region has seen many individuals pass through its limits, the spirit of the place remains defined by those who value the quiet endurance of the Texas landscape. Bulverde fosters a sense of belonging that is found not in grand monuments, but in the simple, honest intersections of everyday life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Bulverde Community Park (Local Park) — 2.7 mi, 206° SW
  • Anhalt Halle and the Germania Farmer Verein (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 316° NW
  • Gruendler (Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 227° SW
  • Honey Creek State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 338° N
  • Wuest Ranch (Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 144° SE
  • Guadalupe River State Park (State Park) — 6.1 mi, 327° NW
  • Bullis County Park (Local Park) — 6.3 mi, 228° SW
  • Smithson Valley Cemetery (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 070° E
  • Esser's Crossing at Wesson (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 030° NE
  • Guadalupe River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 7.6 mi, 334° NW
  • Bracken Cave (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 141° SE
  • Canyon Lake (Recreation Area) — 7.8 mi, 029° NE
  • Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 136° SE
  • Canyon Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 8.8 mi, 031° NE
  • Cub Cave (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 194° S
  • Bear Cave (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 194° S
  • Centex Donated Properties (Local Recreation) — 9.3 mi, 175° S
  • Panther Springs Park (Local Conservation Area) — 9.4 mi, 207° SW
  • W W McAllister Park (Local Recreation) — 14.0 mi, 181° S
  • James C. Curry Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 15.3 mi, 070° E
  • Wallaceville (Museum) — 15.5 mi, 181° S
  • Sangerfest Halle Stage (Theatre) — 16.1 mi, 221° SW
  • Sheldon Vexler Theatre (Theatre) — 16.2 mi, 202° S
  • Taking Flight Bronze Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 16.5 mi, 171° S
  • Ismalia Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 17.9 mi, 177° S
  • Amazing Air (Theme Park) — 18.8 mi, 173° S
  • Comal County Rebels Art Gallery (Gallery) — 19.2 mi, 105° E
  • Agricultural Heritage Museum (Museum) — 19.3 mi, 280° W
  • Battle of Salado Creek (1842) (Registered Battlefield) — 19.9 mi, 177° S
  • Government Canyon State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 20.6 mi, 236° SW

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About This Bulverde Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bulverde, Texas. Coordinates: 29.774485, -98.434959. 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 Bulverde includes the ZIP code (78163), telephone area code (210), county seat of Comal County (New Braunfels), and school district assignment (Comal 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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.