Casas Texas Map

About Casas, Texas

Casas is a locality in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 29. The population density is 1244.1 people per km². Casas is located at 26.4753°N, 98.9333°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78584.

Casas anchors itself to the vast, sun-drenched plains of South Texas, where the horizon stretches flat and wide under a sky that seems to press down with the weight of absolute clarity. It lies 7.0 miles northeast of Roma, TX (from Roma, TX: bearing 47°T), and is situated 9.6 miles northwest of Rio Grande City. The terrain here is defined by a hard-packed earth that holds the heat long after the sun has retreated, punctuated by the persistent, dry growth of mesquite and prickly pear. To the west, the subtle rise of Gongora Hill provides the only interruption to the infinite flatness, while the proximity of the Arroyo Garceño leaves a vein of silver-green brush across the parched landscape. Just three miles away, the expanse of Las Estrellas Preserve offers a sanctuary for native grasses and elusive wildlife, preserving a fragment of the wild country that once defined this entire region.

Casas functions as a quiet center for the surrounding ranching culture, a place where the economy remains tethered to the rhythm of the land and the seasonal demands of livestock. The influence of the nearby Falcon Reservoir shapes the regional climate, creating a subtle humidity that softens the edges of the afternoon heat and sustains the lifeblood of the nearby agricultural plots. Deep within the geography of the Arroyo los Morenos, the soil carries the memory of generations who carved a living from this stubborn, arid ground. Daily life in Casas moves with a deliberate, measured pace, reflecting a heritage built on endurance and the quiet, collective labor of families who understand that survival in this climate requires a profound respect for the scarcity of water and the resilience of the scrubland.

About This Casas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Casas, Texas. Coordinates: 26.4753, -98.9333. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Casas includes the ZIP code (78584), telephone area code (830), county seat of Starr County (Rio Grande City), and school district assignment (Roma Independent School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.