Explore San Elizario, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for San Elizario, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to San Elizario.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | San Elizario |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | El Paso County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 31.578436 |
| Longitude | -106.262019 |
| Population | 10,116 |
| Density | 567.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 79849 |
| Area Code | 915 |
| County Seat | El Paso |
| School District | San Elizario Independent School District |
San Elizario anchors a quiet stretch of desert landscape where the horizon remains expansive and largely undisturbed by the clutter of modern development. It lies 5.1 miles south-southeast of Socorro, TX (from Socorro, TX: bearing 159°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-southwest of Horizon City. The environment is defined by a profound aridity, situated 614 miles inland where the air carries a distinct, dry clarity that sharpens the edges of the distant Franklin Mountains. Residents often find solace in the open space of Ted Richardson Park, which serves as a central gathering point under the vast, unyielding sky. The Riverside Canal flows nearby, providing a vital, narrow artery that sustains the local vegetation against the heat of the sun. Further afield, the San Felipe Arroyo marks the terrain, while the Rio Bosque Wetlands Park Trails offer a path for those who wish to observe the subtle shifts in the desert flora.
San Elizario preserves a legacy that stretches back to the early Spanish colonial era, reflecting a time when the region served as a critical waypoint for travelers moving across the frontier. The economy has transitioned over the centuries from agrarian roots to a more nuanced blend of local commerce and a deep pride in the preservation of historic adobe architecture. Agriculture still plays a role in the daily rhythm of life, though the focus has shifted toward maintaining the cultural integrity of the district. Many structures remain as silent witnesses to the generations who organized this life along the border, balancing the demands of industry with the preservation of their shared heritage. The pace of life here is deliberate, favoring the slow accumulation of tradition over the frantic speed of larger urban centers.
San Elizario maintains a cultural identity that is deeply rooted in its Mexican-American heritage, expressed through vibrant art galleries and the traditional craftsmanship of the local artisans. The San Elizario Presidio Chapel stands as a significant landmark, drawing visitors who appreciate the architectural grace of the region’s oldest surviving structures. During local festivals, the plazas come alive with music and color, reflecting a spirit that has persisted for generations. While the region is not a hub for professional sports or large universities, it has nurtured individuals of note, such as the legendary outlaw Billy the Kid, who famously traversed these lands during his historical escapades. The community remains a place where the sunlight at dusk paints the walls in shades of gold, casting long shadows that seem to hold the quiet wisdom of the past.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of San Elizario, Texas. Coordinates: 31.578436, -106.262019. 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 San Elizario includes the ZIP code (79849), telephone area code (915), county seat of El Paso County (El Paso), and school district assignment (San Elizario Independent School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |