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Windcrest Texas Map

Explore Windcrest, 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 Windcrest, Texas

How to Use This Windcrest, Texas Map

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

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	Windcrest
State	Texas (TX)
County	Bexar County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.515508
Longitude	-98.380292
Population	5,865
Density	1053.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	78239
Area Code	210, 726
County Seat	San Antonio
School District	North East Independent School District

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About Windcrest, Texas

Windcrest is a locality in Bexar County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,865. The population density is 1053.3 people per km². Windcrest is located at 29.5155°N, 98.3803°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Windcrest is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 78239.

Windcrest occupies a portion of the Texan landscape where the earth settles into a quiet, suburban composure. It lies 3.9 miles west of Converse, TX (from Converse, TX: bearing 267°T), and is situated 9.3 miles northeast of San Antonio. Walzem Creek traces a path through the terrain, its course marking the subtle depressions of the local topography. The land here remains firmly inland, far removed from the shifting edges of the continent, offering instead a solid foundation of soil and limestone. Sunlight hits the pavement during the late afternoon with a heavy, golden quality that seems to deepen the color of the surrounding oaks. Residents often traverse the grounds near Windcrest Elementary School, which serves as a central point for the daily movement of the neighborhood. While the distant Edwards Plateau remains far beyond the horizon, the local vista maintains its own distinct and steady clarity.

Windcrest grew from the mid-century expansion of the region, evolving into a residential enclave that prioritizes a sense of domestic permanence. The local economy draws strength from its proximity to broader metropolitan services, fostering an environment where small enterprises and professional offices thrive alongside quiet streets. Early planners organized the layout to emphasize accessibility, creating a grid that functions with a pragmatic, unadorned efficiency. Industrial activity remains secondary to the primary focus on private housing and community-oriented commerce. The local pace reflects a long-standing commitment to stability, where the daily rhythm is dictated more by the school bus schedule than by the fluctuations of heavy industry. This economic structure supports a life that values predictable routines and the steady maintenance of individual properties.

Windcrest maintains a distinct cultural identity defined by its long-standing tradition of elaborate holiday light displays, which transform the neighborhood into a luminous destination during the winter months. These seasonal illuminations serve as a primary local event, drawing visitors who appreciate the meticulous effort put into the collective aesthetic. Notable landmarks are few, as the character of the place relies more on the continuity of its residential architecture than on grand public monuments. While the area has hosted various citizens over the decades, it remains a quiet contributor to the broader regional narrative rather than a hub for famous historical figures. Life moves forward with a modest grace, supported by the presence of institutions like Windcrest Elementary School that anchor the social life of families. The atmosphere is one of deliberate calm, where the most significant events are often those shared between neighbors on a front porch as the evening air cools.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bueche Cemetery (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 327° NW
Takas Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 004° N
Edward H. White Middle School (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 180° S
Margil Elementary School Park (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 203° SW
Amazing Air (Theme Park) — 1.3 mi, 230° SW
Beitel Creek Greenway (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 331° NW
S.T.A.R. Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 335° NW
Taking Flight Bronze Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 336° NW
Phil Hardberger Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 260° W
Ismalia Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 2.3 mi, 272° W
Dawson Massacre (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 247° SW
The Battle of the Salado (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 230° SW
Battle of Salado Creek (1842) (Registered Battlefield) — 3.0 mi, 228° SW
Wallaceville (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 304° NW
United States Army Medical Department Museum (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 223° SW
Blue Hole (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 238° SW
Little Blue Hole (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 240° SW
Fort Sam Houston Theatre (Theatre) — 6.5 mi, 226° SW
Walden Pond Interarts Learning Center (Arts Centre) — 6.6 mi, 234° SW
South Texas Museum of Popular Culture "TexPop" (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 232° SW
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 7.9 mi, 231° SW
River boat boarding (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 231° SW
EOG Resources (Attraction) — 8.4 mi, 326° NW
Hugman Dam (Historic Ruins) — 8.7 mi, 228° SW
Guadalupe River State Park (State Park) — 24.0 mi, 344° N
Pedernales Falls State Park (State Park) — 53.0 mi, 008° N
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 71.6 mi, 017° N · 43k acres

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