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Amarillo Texas Map

Explore Amarillo, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Amarillo, Texas

How to Use This Amarillo, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Amarillo, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Amarillo.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Amarillo
State	Texas (TX)
County	Potter County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	35.198921
Longitude	-101.831647
Population	200,393
Density	756.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	79107, 79121, 79101, 79102, 79103
Area Code	806
County Seat	Amarillo
School District	Amarillo Independent School District

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About Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo is a locality in Potter County, Texas, United States. With a population of 200,393, Amarillo is a major urban centre in Texas. The population density is 756.3 people per km². Amarillo is located at 35.1989°N, 101.8316°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Amarillo is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 79107, 79121, 79101.

Amarillo anchors the vast, high plains of the Texas Panhandle, a landscape defined by an expansive sky that seems to press down upon the horizon with a weightless, cerulean intensity. It lies 17.4 miles north-northeast of Canyon, TX (from Canyon, TX: bearing 16°T), and is situated 13.3 miles east of Bushland. The terrain stretches out in a flat, rhythmic expanse where the wind serves as a constant, restless companion to the grasses and the open earth. Within the immediate vicinity, Will Rogers Park offers a quiet expanse of greenery that contrasts with the arid, sweeping vistas of the surrounding plains. To the north, the elevation shifts subtly toward the prominence of Wolf Mountain, which rises eleven miles away as a distant, earthen silhouette against the shifting light. The land is defined by the thin, seasonal movement of East Amarillo Creek, which winds through the territory, while the modest surface of Amarillo Lake provides a localized point of stillness just one mile from the center of activity.

Founders recognized the potential of this high, windswept plateau as a vital intersection for cattle drives and transcontinental movement, leading to a settlement pattern shaped by the arrival of the railroad. The early years of Amarillo were defined by the grit of ranching culture and the rapid expansion of a rail hub that connected the remote corners of the plains to the burgeoning markets of the East. As the iron tracks cut through the prairie, the settlement transitioned from a transient camp into a permanent fixture of the frontier, drawing individuals who possessed the endurance to thrive in a climate of extremes. This history remains visible in the enduring architecture of the downtown district, where the resilience of the original settlers is mirrored in the sturdy, brick-and-mortar structures that withstand the relentless, scouring winds of the high plains.

Amarillo maintains a robust economic identity rooted in the energy sector, agriculture, and a burgeoning regional medical hub that serves the broader Panhandle. The infrastructure is characterized by wide, pragmatic thoroughfares that accommodate the steady flow of commerce, supported by a workforce that balances the traditional labor of the oil patch with modern professional pursuits. Educational needs are met by local institutions, including Amarillo College, which provides a foundation for technical and academic advancement within the region. The industrial spirit of Amarillo is further bolstered by the presence of large-scale manufacturing and logistics facilities that capitalize on the central location, ensuring that the movement of goods remains as steady and reliable as the long, straight lines of the surrounding highways.

Cultural life in Amarillo finds its most vibrant expression in the annual festivities and the collective devotion to regional athletics, where the spirit of the plains is channeled into energetic displays of community pride. Residents gather for long-standing traditions that celebrate the heritage of the ranching lifestyle, while the influence of regional artists and musicians provides a contemporary layer to the local identity. Landmarks such as the iconic Cadillac Ranch serve as a canvas for creative expression, drawing travelers who seek to witness the surreal juxtaposition of classic automobiles embedded in the earth. Among the figures who have left an indelible mark on the public consciousness, the musician Buddy Holly remains a haunting, iconic presence associated with the broader cultural geography of this region, his influence echoing through the quiet, sun-drenched streets that define the daily experience of Amarillo.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Jons-Gilvin House (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 237° SW
Xcape Room Warehouse (Attraction) — 0.3 mi, 029° NE
International Harvester Building (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 028° NE
Amarillo Mural (Attraction) — 0.4 mi, 289° W
Polk Street United Methodist Church (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 272° W
Harrington House (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 254° W
El Alamo Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 120° SE
Paramount Theater Blade Sign (Attraction) — 0.5 mi, 321° NW
Fisk Building (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 324° NW
Ellwood Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 284° W
I C Gallery (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 272° W
Amarillo Opera House (Arts Centre) — 1.1 mi, 223° SW
The Pit (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 228° SW
McKinley School (Historic Ruins) — 1.1 mi, 302° NW
AC Museum of natural history (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 233° SW
LaRoche (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 237° SW
Memorial Park Stage (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 222° SW
Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 128° SE
Comanche Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 143° SE
Stoex Design Gallery (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 291° W
Tascosa Drive-In (Cinema) — 2.3 mi, 360° N
Ross Rogers (Local Recreation) — 2.7 mi, 348° N
Palo Duro Canyon State Park (State Park) — 16.4 mi, 154° SE
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 18.3 mi, 357° N · 41k acres
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.0 mi, 218° SW · 15k acres
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (National Monument) — 26.7 mi, 018° N · 1,080 acres

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