This detailed Bexar County map shows Bexar County in south-central Texas and highlights its major cities, highways, rivers, lakes, parks, and transportation routes. San Antonio, the county seat and largest city, is prominently featured at the center of the map. Other communities shown include Universal City, Live Oak, Selma, Converse, Kirby, Leon Valley, Helotes, Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, and Somerset. Major highways such as Interstate 10, Interstate 35, Interstate 37, Interstate 410, and U.S. and state routes are clearly marked. The map also identifies San Antonio International Airport, Lackland Air Force Base, parks, natural areas, and important waterways. Surrounding counties including Kendall, Comal, Guadalupe, Wilson, Atascosa, Medina, and Bandera are labeled. This map is useful for students, travelers, researchers, businesses, and anyone exploring Bexar County geography.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Bexar County |
| State | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Founded | December 20, 1836 |
| Incorporated | 1837 |
| Population | Approximately 2.1 million |
| County | San Antonio |
| Area | Approximately 1,256 sq. mi. |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | Primarily 780xx, 781xx and 782xx |
| Area Code | 210, 726 |
| Known For | San Antonio, the Alamo, Spanish missions, military installations, and the San Antonio River |
| Major Airport | San Antonio International Airport (SAT) |
| Climate | Humid subtropical; hot summers and mild winters |
| Nickname | No widely recognized official county nickname |
| Major Highways | I-10, I-35, I-37, I-410, US 90, US 281, SH 16, SH 151 |
| Nearby Border | Kendall, Comal, Guadalupe, Wilson, Atascosa, Medina, Bandera |
| Major Attractions | The Alamo, San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions, SeaWorld San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Natural Bridge Caverns, San Antonio Zoo |