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New Braunfels Texas Map

Explore New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels, Texas

How to Use This New Braunfels, Texas Map

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

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	New Braunfels
State	Texas (TX)
County	Comal County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.703002
Longitude	-98.124453
Population	90,403
Density	772.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	78130, 78132, 78131, 78135
Area Code	210
County Seat	New Braunfels
School District	New Braunfels Independent School District

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About New Braunfels, Texas

New Braunfels is a locality in Comal County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 90,403. The population density is 772.6 people per km². New Braunfels is located at 29.7030°N, 98.1245°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. New Braunfels is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 78130, 78132, 78131.

New Braunfels emerges from the limestone-heavy landscape where the Comal River carves a path through the earth, serving as a constant, cool presence that defines the local topography. It lies 11.5 miles north-northeast of Cibolo, TX (from Cibolo, TX: bearing 32°T), and is situated 9.4 miles northwest of McQueeney. The air here holds a distinct, humid clarity as it moves across the land, filtering through the dense canopy of oaks that characterize the region. While the distant Edwards Plateau marks the horizon far to the west, the immediate surroundings of New Braunfels feel intimate and anchored, defined by the rugged texture of the terrain and the deep, silent currents of the water. On quiet mornings, the light catches the moisture rising from the riverbanks, casting a soft, pearlescent glow over the vegetation that clings to the limestone bluffs.

German settlers established New Braunfels in the mid-nineteenth century, bringing with them a disciplined approach to community life that remains visible in the orderly layout of the streets. These pioneers looked toward the confluence of the water and the open plains to build a society that balanced agrarian tradition with the necessity of trade. The Main Plaza serves as the physical and social center of New Braunfels, functioning as a protected anchor where the early planning of the founders still dictates the flow of modern movement. Over time, the architectural legacy of these settlers—marked by fachwerk construction and sturdy stone foundations—has been preserved, ensuring that the origins of New Braunfels remain etched into the built environment rather than relegated to memory.

Economic vitality in New Braunfels relies on a diverse blend of regional commerce, tourism, and expanding infrastructure that links the corridor between larger hubs. While the industries here have evolved from their early agricultural roots, the reliance on the natural environment persists, as the local economy benefits from the steady draw of the Comal River and the nearby Panther Canyon. Educational opportunities are supported by local vocational and regional initiatives that prepare the workforce for the demands of a growing population. Despite the influx of modern commerce, the infrastructure of New Braunfels maintains a pragmatic efficiency, allowing the essential services and transit routes to function without overwhelming the character of the older districts.

Cultural identity in New Braunfels finds its expression in the annual festivals that celebrate the heritage of the early German arrivals, drawing crowds that appreciate the continuity of tradition. Residents and visitors frequently traverse the Landa Park Trail to experience the local flora, or venture toward Slumber Falls to observe the water as it descends over the jagged rock formations. While nearby residents might look toward the horizon to see the outline of the Edwards Plateau, the focus of daily life in New Braunfels remains on the local landmarks and the seasonal rhythm of the land. Whether one is passing by the quiet waters of West Point-Pepperell Lake or participating in the community events that fill the calendar, the sense of place is persistent and undeniably grounded in the specific geography of this inland expanse.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fallen Soldiers of the Civil War (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 335° NW
Plaza Beautification and Construction (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 272° W
Comal County, C.S.A. (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 340° N
City of a Prince (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 210° SW
Comal County Rebels Art Gallery (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 246° SW
Prince Solms Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 034° NE
Landa Park Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 348° N
Fredericksburg Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 299° NW
Panther Canyon Nature Trail (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 308° NW
Comal Cemetery (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 052° NE
Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 075° E
Dry Comal Nature Trail (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 244° SW
James C. Curry Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 10.9 mi, 337° NW
Fiedler Memorial Museum (Museum) — 12.5 mi, 136° SE
Sebastopol House (Museum) — 12.9 mi, 135° SE
Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 13.1 mi, 267° W
Bracken Cave (Attraction) — 13.7 mi, 265° W
Purgatory Creek Overlook (Viewpoint) — 14.6 mi, 035° NE
Dick's Classic Garage (Museum) — 14.7 mi, 041° NE
Grandmother's tree (Attraction) — 15.1 mi, 034° NE
Learning Tree (Attraction) — 15.3 mi, 039° NE
The Millie Seaton Doll Collection (Museum) — 15.8 mi, 041° NE
Texas Cinemas Showplace (Cinema) — 16.7 mi, 041° NE
The SPOT Cinema Eatery (Cinema) — 17.5 mi, 044° NE
Guadalupe River State Park (State Park) — 23.9 mi, 298° NW
Lockhart State Park (State Park) — 27.2 mi, 068° E
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 55.3 mi, 009° N · 43k acres

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