Carrizo Springs Texas Map

About Carrizo Springs, Texas

Carrizo Springs is a locality in Dimmit County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,723. The population density is 599.7 people per km². Carrizo Springs is located at 28.5219°N, 99.8606°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78834.

Carrizo Springs rests within a landscape etched by the patient hand of nature, a wide expanse of South Texas brush country where the sky seems to hold dominion. It lies 40.9 miles east-southeast of Eagle Pass, TX (from Eagle Pass, TX: bearing 108°T), and is situated 10.9 miles south of Crystal City. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, a mosaic of mesquite, prickly pear cactus, and tenacious grasses that hold their own against the persistent sun. The Carrizo Creek, a ribbon of life, winds its way through this terrain, its banks often marked by a greener, more vibrant strip of vegetation that contrasts with the surrounding arid beauty. The air carries a dry, clean scent, a mixture of dust and wild herbs, and the sunlight, when it angles low in the afternoon, paints the flat terrain in long, stretching shadows that give a deceptive sense of depth. The history of Carrizo Springs is as deeply rooted as the mesquite trees that dot its plains, a story woven from the resilience of its people and the land they inhabit. For generations, this region has been shaped by a blend of cultures, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called it home. The economy here has historically found its strength in ranching and agriculture, with the fertile soil near the Carrizo Creek supporting crops that thrive under the Texas sun. More recently, energy exploration has become a significant factor, bringing a new pulse to the local rhythm of life. Carrizo Springs, a place that feels both ancient and ever-evolving, exists within the vast embrace of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to the profound ecological significance of its wild, untamed surroundings.

About This Carrizo Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carrizo Springs, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.521929, -99.860611. 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 Carrizo Springs and Dimmit County.

Detailed location data for Carrizo Springs includes the ZIP code (78834), telephone area code (512, 830), county seat of Dimmit County (Carrizo Springs), and school district assignment (Carrizo Springs Consolidated 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 Carrizo Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.