Bergheim Texas Map

About Bergheim, Texas

Bergheim is a locality in Kendall County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Bergheim is located at 29.8274°N, 98.5753°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78004.

Bergheim rests on a landscape sculpted by the slow, persistent artistry of water and time. It lies 7.0 miles northeast of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX (from Fair Oaks Ranch, TX: bearing 36°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-northeast of Boerne. The very air here carries a dry, sun-warmed scent of mesquite and limestone, a fragrance that clings to the sparse grasses and hardy shrubs dotting the terrain. Swede Creek, a ribbon of muted green, winds through the periphery of Bergheim, its banks often fringed with a stoic resilience against the prevailing Texas sun. The land itself is a study in subtle topography, a canvas of gently sloping plains that hint at the greater elevations of the distant Edwards Plateau, though its presence is felt more as a geological memory than an immediate vista. Even the light seems to possess a unique quality, softening to a honeyed hue in the late afternoon, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and distort the familiar shapes of the sturdy, low-slung buildings. The history of Bergheim is a quiet narrative, woven with threads of practicality and a deep connection to the land. Its economy, like that of many settlements in this region, has long been tethered to the ranching traditions that define so much of central Texas, with livestock grazing on the sparse but nutritious vegetation. The designation of Bergheim as part of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a vast protected area, introduces a curious layer of conservation to this inland locale, emphasizing a commitment to preserving natural heritage even far from the ocean's edge. While not a destination known for grand landmarks, Bergheim possesses a distinct character, a sense of enduring presence that speaks of generations who have found sustenance and a measure of peace in this particular corner of the world, a quiet testament to human tenacity against the elements.

About This Bergheim Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bergheim, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.827441, -98.5753. 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 Bergheim and Kendall County.

Detailed location data for Bergheim includes the ZIP code (78006), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Kendall County (Boerne), and school district assignment. 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 Bergheim is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.