McCamey Texas Map

About McCamey, Texas

McCamey is a locality in Upton County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,643. The population density is 295.5 people per km². McCamey is located at 31.1360°N, 102.2243°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79752.

McCamey stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of West Texas, a place where the horizon stretches out in an unbroken expanse of muted ochre and pale, sun-bleached grasses. It lies 49.8 miles south of Odessa, TX (from Odessa, TX: bearing 170°T), and is situated 19.5 miles south-south-east of Crane. The land around McCamey is a study in subtle contours, a vast, arid plain that slopes with a gentle, almost imperceptible gradient towards the distant, hazy embrace of the Permian Basin. The sky here is a character in itself, a boundless dome that shifts from the fierce, unwavering blue of midday to the bruised, fiery palette of sunset, casting long, stark shadows that redefine the sparse, wind-sculpted landscape. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint aroma of creosote and dust, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this corner of the world. The story of McCamey is inextricably linked to the black gold that lies beneath its thirsty soil, a history etched in the rise and fall of oil booms. Founded with the discovery of petroleum in the region, its economy has long been tethered to the ebb and flow of the oil industry, a cycle that has shaped the character of its people – resilient, pragmatic, and possessed of a quiet independence. Though the frantic pace of discovery may have softened, the legacy of this industrial past is visible in the sturdy, functional architecture and the enduring presence of oilfield equipment, now often weathered by decades of relentless sun. This has fostered a culture of self-reliance and community, where neighbours understand the shared challenges and triumphs of life in a place defined by its vast, open spaces and the persistent, often understated, beauty of its rugged terrain.

About This McCamey Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McCamey, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.135981, -102.224304. 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 McCamey and Upton County.

Detailed location data for McCamey includes the ZIP code (79752), telephone area code (806), county seat of Upton County (Rankin), and school district assignment (McCamey 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 McCamey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.