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Somerset Texas Map

Explore Somerset, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Somerset, TX street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Somerset, Texas

CitySomerset
StateTexas (TX)
CountyBexar
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude29.22635
Longitude-98.657798
Population2,005
Density395.8 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code(s)78069
Area Code210, 726
County SeatSan Antonio
School DistrictSomerset Independent School District

About Somerset, Texas

Somerset is a locality in Bexar County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,005. The population density is 395.8 people per km². Somerset is located at 29.2264°N, 98.6578°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78069.

Somerset rests in a landscape of subtle undulations, a place where the earth seems to breathe in quiet, broad strokes. It lies 16.9 miles southwest of San Antonio, TX (from San Antonio, TX: bearing 216°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east of Lytle. The skies here often stretch in vast, pale blues, occasionally brushed with the soft grays of gathering clouds, and the air carries the dry, clean scent of sun-baked earth and mesquite. Elm Creek, a ribbon of persistent water, meanders a couple of miles to the west, its banks likely fringed with the hardy trees that give it its name, while Baker Lake, three miles distant, reflects the ever-changing sky. The land itself is a study in muted tones, a palette of ochre, dusty green, and the pale limestone that underpins so much of this region, hinting at the long, slow sculpting of wind and infrequent rain. The story of Somerset is one of quiet endurance and an economy rooted in the land's bounty, a character shaped by its inland position far from any coast. This locality falls within the expansive Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a broader, perhaps unexpected, recognition of its natural significance, even in this terrestrial setting. Historically, like many places in this part of Texas, Somerset likely saw its foundations laid by those who understood the rhythms of ranching and agriculture, their livelihoods tied to the grazing of cattle across the sprawling plains and the cultivation of crops that could withstand the often-arduous climate. The legacy of these early settlers can be felt in the unhurried pace of life, a gentle rhythm that still governs the days, where community ties are strong and the simple act of neighborly exchange holds a quiet value.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (National Monument)locality lies within · 1773.9M acres
  • Medina River (Local Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 064° NE
  • Medina River Greenway (Local Recreation) — 6.5 mi, 077° E
  • Von Ormy City Park (Local Park) — 3.4 mi, 002° N
  • Leon Creek Greenway System (Local Recreation) — 7.3 mi, 063° NE
  • Medina River Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 6.7 mi, 078° E
  • Leon Creek Greenway South (Local Conservation Area) — 8.9 mi, 029° NE
  • Guadalupe River State Park (State Park) — 43.7 mi, 012° N
  • Choke Canyon State Park (State Park) — 53.3 mi, 155° SE
  • Garner State Park (State Park) — 68.7 mi, 291° W

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About This Somerset Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Somerset, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.22635, -98.657798. 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 Somerset and Bexar County.

Detailed location data for Somerset includes the ZIP code (78069), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Bexar County (San Antonio), and school district assignment (Somerset 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 Somerset is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedJuly 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone.