Carey Texas Map

About Carey, Texas

Carey is a locality in Childress County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Carey is located at 34.4712°N, 100.3257°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79230.

Carey unfolds across a broad, sun-drenched expanse where the sky seems to stretch infinitely. It lies 99.9 miles east-south-east of Amarillo, TX (from Amarillo, TX: bearing 121°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-north-west of Childress. The landscape here is a study in muted earth tones, a testament to the persistent, wind-sculpted terrain of the High Plains. Rolling swells of grassland, punctuated by the occasional hardy mesquite tree, dominate the horizon, their subtle contours softened by the perpetual caress of the breeze. In the distance, the land flattens into a vast, open plain, giving the impression of a world laid bare, where the elements hold sway and the light, especially in the late afternoon, paints the sky in hues of ochre and rose before surrendering to the deep indigo of evening. The story of Carey is inextricably linked to the soil and the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. This is country shaped by the cycles of agriculture, where the cultivation of cotton and grain has long been the lifeblood of the community. The echoes of ranching traditions still resonate, a reminder of the open range that once defined this land. Life in Carey moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the quiet hum of its local businesses, a rhythm that fosters a deep sense of connection among its residents. While not a place of grand monuments, the unassuming charm of its main street, where the scent of dust mingles with the aroma of coffee from the local diner, speaks volumes of its enduring character.

About This Carey Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carey, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.471173, -100.325673. 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 Carey and Childress County.

Detailed location data for Carey includes the ZIP code (79201), telephone area code (806), county seat of Childress County (Childress), and school district assignment. 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 Carey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.