Wildwood Texas Map

About Wildwood, Texas

Wildwood is a locality in Hardin County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,121. The population density is 99.1 people per km². Wildwood is located at 30.5241°N, 94.4416°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 77663, 77625.

Wildwood emerges from the dense, humid embrace of the piney woods, where the air hangs heavy with the scent of damp earth and resin. It lies 22.9 miles northwest of Lumberton, TX (from Lumberton, TX: bearing 321°T), and is situated 19.8 miles northwest of Silsbee. Kimball Creek carves a narrow, winding path through the landscape, its dark waters reflecting the towering loblolly pines that press close to the banks. Beyond the immediate canopy, the terrain stretches toward the distant rise of Caney Head, a silhouette that barely breaks the horizon’s flat, forested line. To the east, the sprawling expanse of Big Thicket National Preserve dictates the rhythm of the surrounding wilderness, creating a buffer of protected silence that defines the local atmosphere. Even in the height of summer, the light filters through the thick foliage in soft, amber shafts, illuminating the quiet persistence of a place shaped by its deep, tangled roots.

Wildwood maintains a character forged by the timber and natural resources that have long anchored the regional economy. Residents often find their way to the Big Thicket - Sundew Trail, a path that offers a focused look at the unique, carnivorous flora that thrives in these damp, acidic soils. While the bustle of modern life feels distant, the influence of the nearby preserve serves as a constant reminder of the land’s original, untamed state. Long-time inhabitants carry a quiet awareness of the miles between them and Blue Hole, acknowledging that the water there remains a rare, distinct landmark in an otherwise forest-bound geography. Life in Wildwood moves with the deliberate pace of a season, where the primary concerns are the cycle of the woods and the steady, unhurried maintenance of a life lived among the trees.

About This Wildwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wildwood, Texas. Coordinates: 30.524095, -94.441584. 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 Wildwood includes the ZIP code (77663, 77625), telephone area code (281), county seat of Hardin County (Kountze), and school district assignment (Warren 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.