Comstock Texas Map

About Comstock, Texas

Comstock is a locality in Val Verde County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Comstock is located at 29.6844°N, 101.1734°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78837.

Comstock exists on a broad, sun-drenched plain, where the landscape is defined by a subtle interplay of earth and sky. It lies 27.8 miles northwest of Del Rio, TX (from Del Rio, TX: bearing 323°T), and is situated 29.6 miles northwest of Val Verde Park. The land here is largely flat, with a gentle inclination that hints at the distant Edwards Plateau, a vast geological presence ninety miles to the north. Cow Creek, a modest ribbon of water, winds its way through the terrain a mile from the heart of Comstock, its banks often fringed with hardy, drought-resistant vegetation. The air itself carries a dry warmth, a constant companion that shapes the character of this inland place, far from any coastal influence. The light often takes on a golden hue as the day wanes, casting long shadows that stretch across the open country. The economic life of Comstock has long been tied to the land, with ranching and agriculture forming the bedrock of its sustenance. This region, with its arid climate and expansive horizons, favors livestock and crops adapted to its specific conditions. Nearby, Amistad National Recreation Area, a mere five miles away, draws visitors with its own unique natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor pursuits, creating a symbiotic relationship with the local economy. Chapote Draw, also five miles distant, carves a distinct feature into the otherwise uniform plains, a testament to the slow, persistent forces of erosion. While the Seminole Canyon State Park Trail, nine miles away, offers a glimpse into the area's geological and historical past, Comstock itself is a place where the present is lived with a quiet resilience, shaped by the enduring spirit of its people and the immensity of the Texas sky.

About This Comstock Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Comstock, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.68438, -101.173438. 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 Comstock and Val Verde County.

Detailed location data for Comstock includes the ZIP code (78837), telephone area code (512, 830), county seat of Val Verde County (Del Rio), and school district assignment. 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 Comstock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.