West Lake Hills Texas Map

About West Lake Hills, Texas

West Lake Hills is a locality in Travis County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,285. The population density is 356.2 people per km². West Lake Hills is located at 30.2980°N, 97.8020°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78746.

West Lake Hills unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the resilient limestone and live oaks characteristic of the Texas Hill Country. It lies 4.1 miles west-northwest of Austin, TX (from Austin, TX: bearing 301°T), and is situated 7.4 miles southeast of Steiner Ranch. The land here rises and falls in a series of gentle, verdant swells, punctuated by outcroppings of pale rock that catch the sun’s long shadows. The Little Bee Creek, a vital vein of cool water, threads its way through the terrain, its banks often fringed with the delicate, pale green of new growth, a constant murmur against the deeper silence of the surrounding woods. This is a place where the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and the resinous aroma of cedar, a fragrance that clings to the very fibers of the place. The Red Bud trail offers a direct communion with this terrain, winding through the natural contours of the land, inviting a slow, deliberate exploration of its quiet beauty. The history of West Lake Hills is interwoven with the broader story of Central Texas's development, a narrative shaped by the enduring appeal of its topography and the resourcefulness of its inhabitants. While not far from the larger urban sprawl, West Lake Hills maintains a distinct character, its local economy historically tethered to the land and, more recently, to the knowledge-based industries that have found fertile ground in the region. The proximity to Lake Austin, a mere mile distant, has always offered recreational opportunities, a shimmering counterpoint to the terrestrial charms. The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, an expansive protected area, encompasses this locality, a curious designation for an inland region, yet it speaks to a broader ecological consciousness that seeks to preserve the unique natural heritage of this corner of Texas, a heritage deeply rooted in the ancient geology of the Edwards Plateau, though that great rise lies hundreds of miles to the west.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Lake Hills, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.297984, -97.801952. 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 West Lake Hills and Travis County.

Detailed location data for West Lake Hills includes the ZIP code (78746), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Travis County (Austin), and school district assignment (Eanes 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 West Lake Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.