El Chaparral Texas Map

About El Chaparral, Texas

El Chaparral is a locality in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 282. The population density is 666.4 people per km². El Chaparral is located at 26.3489°N, 98.7673°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78582.

El Chaparral lies in a land where the sun dictates the rhythm of life, a place of scrubland and resilient mesquite trees that stubbornly cling to the arid soil. It lies 28.9 miles west-north-west of Mission, TX (from Mission, TX: bearing 289°T), and is situated 3.9 miles east-south-east of Rio Grande City. The landscape here is an expanse of low, undulating terrain, punctuated by sparse vegetation that offers little shade against the relentless Texas sun. The air itself often carries a dry, dusty scent, warmed by the earth and the vast, open sky that stretches to the horizon. Evenings here can bring a peculiar stillness, a hush that descends with the fading light, turning the muted greens and browns of the land into shades of deep indigo and charcoal. The history of El Chaparral is deeply intertwined with the agricultural pursuits that have long defined this corner of Starr County. For generations, the fertile banks of the nearby river have supported crops, a vital lifeline in a region where water is a precious commodity. The local economy, while perhaps not bustling with industry, draws strength from the land, with farming and ranching continuing to shape the character of the people. El Chaparral carries the quiet dignity of a place that has weathered seasons of abundance and scarcity, its distinctive spirit a testament to the enduring resilience of its inhabitants.

About This El Chaparral Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of El Chaparral, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.3489, -98.7673. 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 El Chaparral and Starr County.

Detailed location data for El Chaparral includes the ZIP code (78582), telephone area code (830), county seat of Starr County (Rio Grande City), and school district assignment (Rio Grande City Grulla 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 El Chaparral is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.