Presidio Texas Map

About Presidio, Texas

Presidio is a locality in Presidio County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,163. The population density is 483.8 people per km². Presidio is located at 29.5607°N, 104.3721°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Ojinaga) timezone. ZIP code: 79845.

Presidio lies at the confluence of the Rio Grande and the Rio Conchos, a place where the stark beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert meets the persistent flow of life-giving water. It lies 184.7 miles south-east of Socorro, TX (from Socorro, TX: bearing 141°T). The landscape here is a study in muted earth tones and expansive skies, a vast canvas painted with the ochres and siennas of sun-baked earth, punctuated by the stoic forms of yucca and prickly pear. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a fragrance of dust and distant rain, and when the sun begins its slow descent, it casts a honeyed light that softens the rugged contours of the mountains looming on the horizon, imbuing the very ground with a quiet, ancient glow. The history of Presidio is as enduring as the desert itself, a story etched in the dust of centuries, from its earliest indigenous inhabitants drawn to the abundant waters, to the Spanish explorers who recognized its strategic importance. This land has long been a crossroads, a place of passage and settlement, its economy shaped by the agricultural bounty the rivers afford, with cotton and pecans finding fertile ground in this arid climate, and the enduring spirit of ranching still a vital thread in its fabric. The border’s proximity lends Presidio a unique cultural character, a vibrant blend of traditions and languages that hums with a quiet energy, a testament to the resilience of those who have chosen to make their lives in this sun-drenched corner of Texas.

About This Presidio Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Presidio, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.560738, -104.372146. 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 Presidio and Presidio County.

Detailed location data for Presidio includes the ZIP code (79845), telephone area code (915), county seat of Presidio County (Marfa), and school district assignment (Presidio 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 Presidio is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.