Wyldwood Texas Map

About Wyldwood, Texas

Wyldwood is a locality in Bastrop County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,934. The population density is 185.3 people per km². Wyldwood is located at 30.1294°N, 97.4728°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78612.

Wyldwood, Texas, unfolds across a landscape defined by the slow, meandering path of Greens Creek, its waters a silken ribbon through the undulating terrain. It lies 9.5 miles west of Bastrop, TX (from Bastrop, TX: bearing 278°T), and is situated 3.4 miles north-northeast of Cedar Creek. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a mosaic of sun-drenched prairie grasses giving way to stands of tenacious oak and hardy mesquite, their branches often etched against a vast, pale blue sky. The air itself carries a particular stillness, broken only by the buzz of insects and the distant call of unseen birds, a quietude that seems to settle deep into the very earth. A mile to the west, Clear Springs Lake offers a mirror to the heavens, its surface reflecting the ever-changing moods of the Texas sky, and the Southern Loop Trail provides a gentle invitation to explore the fringed edges of this tranquil expanse. The history of Wyldwood is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot its surroundings, a story intertwined with the protection offered by the vast Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, an unexpected sanctuary far from any coast. The local economy, once buoyed by the quiet sustenance of the land, now finds a unique balance with its designation as part of this significant protected area, fostering a careful stewardship of its natural heritage. While the distant Pea Ridge range hints at larger geological forces, the immediate surroundings speak of a more intimate relationship between human endeavor and the land, a place where the echoes of early settlers and the quiet industry of today coexist, creating a distinctive character that is uniquely Wyldwood.

About This Wyldwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wyldwood, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.129382, -97.472774. 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 Wyldwood and Bastrop County.

Detailed location data for Wyldwood includes the ZIP code (78612), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Bastrop County (Bastrop), and school district assignment (Bastrop 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 Wyldwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.