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Socorro Texas Map

Explore Socorro, 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.

Interactive Map of Socorro, Texas

How to Use This Socorro, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Socorro, 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 Socorro.

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	Socorro
State	Texas (TX)
County	El Paso County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	31.638491
Longitude	-106.25744
Population	34,306
Density	603.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	79927
Area Code	915
County Seat	El Paso
School District	Socorro Independent School District

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About Socorro, Texas

Socorro is a locality in El Paso County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 34,306. The population density is 603.5 people per km². Socorro is located at 31.6385°N, 106.2574°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Socorro is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 79927.

Socorro maintains a deliberate presence upon the arid plains, where the horizon stretches wide under a relentless and expansive sky. It lies 5.1 miles north-northwest of San Elizario, TX (from San Elizario, TX: bearing 339°T), and is situated 6.2 miles west-southwest of Horizon City. The landscape around Socorro is defined by flat, sun-drenched expanses that transition into the subtle, parched depressions of Pendell Draw located five miles away. To the west, the rugged silhouette of the Franklin Mountains rises against the dusk, casting long, violet shadows across the dusty earth. Residents often walk the nearby Rio Bosque Wetlands Park Trails, where the dry air carries the faint, sharp scent of creosote and baked clay. The Riverside Canal flows quietly just a mile from the center, providing a vital, narrow artery of water through the parched soil.

Socorro traces its roots to early Spanish colonial foundations, serving as a permanent anchor in the valley’s long, shifting history of settlement. The local economy has evolved from its agrarian origins into a diverse mix of light industry and regional trade that supports the daily lives of its inhabitants. Many people find their livelihood in the small businesses and manufacturing sectors that populate the surrounding landscape, keeping the pace of commerce steady and predictable. While the nearby Ascarate Lake offers a place for quiet reflection nine miles away, the focus here remains firmly on the industrious spirit of the border region. Building Championship Park provides a local gathering space, serving as a quiet testament to the town's commitment to community recreation. The rhythm of life in Socorro is shaped by these enduring patterns of work and local investment.

Socorro carries a distinct cultural character forged by a deep, bilingual heritage that influences everything from the architecture to the local palate. The Mission Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción del Socorro remains a profound landmark, its thick adobe walls offering a cool sanctuary from the midday heat. Annual festivals and community celebrations bring a vibrant energy to the streets, marking time with music and shared meals that reflect a long-standing tradition of resilience. While the town does not claim individual celebrities of global renown, it takes quiet pride in the generations of families who have cultivated this land with steady hands and persistent labor. The atmosphere in Socorro is one of unpretentious sincerity, where the quality of light at sunset turns the desert dust into a fine, shimmering gold. It is a place that asks for little but offers a deep, grounded sense of belonging to those who call it home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rio Vista Farm (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 343° N
Valle Hermoso Park (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 319° NW
Rio Bosque Wetlands Park (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 270° W
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 2.8 mi, 318° NW
Casa Ortiz (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 293° NW
Socorro Mission La Purísima (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 298° NW
Dozal Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 195° S
JR’s Art Gallery And Tea Room (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 195° S
Romy Hawkins Studio Gallery (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 195° S
Main Street Stage and Saloon (Arts Centre) — 3.7 mi, 195° S
River Trail 2 - Ascarate to Rio Bosque (Local Recreation) — 3.8 mi, 280° W
Basin "G" (Local Recreation) — 4.2 mi, 291° W
AMC CLASSIC East Pointe 12 (Cinema) — 8.2 mi, 329° NW
Highlander Stadium at Bel Air High School (Stadium) — 9.1 mi, 324° NW
Riverfront Stadium - Riverside High School (Stadium) — 9.6 mi, 313° NW
El Paso PREMIERE Montwood (Cinema) — 10.5 mi, 333° NW
The Equestrian (Public Artwork) — 13.6 mi, 323° NW
3rd Calvary Museum (Museum) — 15.2 mi, 322° NW
Philanthropy Theater (Theatre) — 16.0 mi, 301° NW
Kidd Performance Hall (Theatre) — 16.0 mi, 301° NW
DIY Workshop El Paso (Arts Centre) — 16.2 mi, 302° NW
Scenic Drive Overlook (Viewpoint) — 16.4 mi, 307° NW
Franklin Mountains State Park (State Park) — 16.7 mi, 312° NW
La Union Maze (Attraction) — 29.7 mi, 313° NW
Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks National Monument (National Monument) — 30.2 mi, 336° NW · 574k acres
Aden Lava Flow Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 45.9 mi, 304° NW · 30k acres
Potrillo Mountains Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 49.6 mi, 295° NW · 118k acres

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