Amistad Texas Map

About Amistad, Texas

Amistad is a locality in Val Verde County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 24. The population density is 15.3 people per km². Amistad is located at 29.5245°N, 101.1531°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Matamoros) timezone. ZIP code: 78840.

Amistad is a place where the earth seems to exhale heat, a vast expanse of scrub brush and stoic mesquite reaching for a sky that often burns a fierce, unwavering blue. It lies 19.0 miles north-west of Del Rio, TX (from Del Rio, TX: bearing 306°T), and is situated 16.6 miles north-west of Cienegas Terrace. The landscape here is a study in resilience, a rugged beauty sculpted by wind and sun into low, rolling hills that fall away towards the shimmering expanse of the lake. The air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, and in the late afternoon, a peculiar, golden light spills across the land, softening the sharp edges of the terrain and lending a transient, almost ethereal quality to the horizon. Dust devils dance in the distance, ephemeral spirits of the arid plains, and the silence is profound, broken only by the whisper of the wind through the sparse vegetation. The story of Amistad is inextricably tied to the colossal dam that bears its name, a feat of engineering that transformed a parched corner of Texas into a celebrated recreational hub. Before the reservoir, this was a land of ranchers and hardy souls, their lives dictated by the whims of rainfall and the enduring spirit of the West Texas frontier. The economy, once primarily agricultural, now draws a significant portion of its vitality from the waters of Amistad National Recreation Area, attracting anglers and boaters who seek its clear, inviting depths. The nearby town, though small, hums with a quiet pride, a testament to the enduring character of a community that has adapted and thrived in this challenging yet beautiful environment.

About This Amistad Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Amistad, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.5245, -101.1531. 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 Amistad and Val Verde County.

Detailed location data for Amistad includes the ZIP code (78840), telephone area code (512, 830), county seat of Val Verde County (Del Rio), and school district assignment (Comstock 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 Amistad is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.