Redwood Texas Map

About Redwood, Texas

Redwood is a locality in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,441. The population density is 215.0 people per km². Redwood is located at 29.8102°N, 97.9114°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78666.

Redwood, Texas, unfolds as a quiet stretch of land where the Edwards Plateau begins its gentle descent toward the coastal plains. It lies 5.4 miles south-south-east of San Marcos, TX (from San Marcos, TX: bearing 160°T), and is situated 4.9 miles west-south-west of Martindale. Here, the terrain is a study in subtle contrasts: rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and rain, give way to flatter expanses that catch the broad Texas sky. Live oaks, their limbs gnarled and spreading like ancient sentinels, punctuate the landscape, their deep green a constant against the paler hues of native grasses. The air itself carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of sun-baked soil and the distant, unseen bloom of wildflowers, particularly potent in the golden light of late afternoon. Water, though not always visible, is a foundational presence, its slow seep and distant rumble shaping the land and dictating the life that thrives upon it. The story of Redwood is one of resilience and quiet growth, tied intrinsically to the agricultural bounty of Central Texas. For generations, the fertile soil and dependable waters have supported a way of life centered on ranching and cultivation, fostering a community spirit that values hard work and neighborly connection. While the broader region has seen shifts in its economic landscape, Redwood has maintained a distinct character, a place where the pace of life still allows for observation and reflection. The echoes of past lives, those who first carved out homesteads and tended these fields, seem to linger in the rustling leaves of the oaks and the persistent hum of cicadas, a timeless melody underscoring the present.

About This Redwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Redwood, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.810222, -97.911393. 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 Redwood and Guadalupe County.

Detailed location data for Redwood includes the ZIP code (78666), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Guadalupe County (Seguin), and school district assignment (San Marcos Consolidated 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 Redwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.