Study Butte Texas Map

About Study Butte, Texas

Study Butte is a locality in Brewster County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 114. The population density is 14.0 people per km². Study Butte is located at 29.3183°N, 103.5307°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79852.

Study Butte lies in a landscape sculpted by ancient forces, where the stark beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert commands the horizon. It lies 158.7 miles west of Del Rio, TX (from Del Rio, TX: bearing 270°T), and is situated 53.3 miles east-southeast of Presidio. The Rough Run, a ribbon of ephemeral water, carves its way through the arid terrain, its course marked by hardy mesquite and prickly pear. Distant, the formidable silhouette of the Chisos Mountains rises, a constant reminder of the dramatic geological history that shaped this corner of Texas. The air here is often dry, carrying the scent of creosote and dust, and the light at dawn and dusk paints the rugged hills in hues of ochre and rose, a spectacle that shifts with every passing cloud. The land itself feels vast and untamed, a place where the silence is profound, broken only by the wind's low hum. This remote outpost of Study Butte is intrinsically linked to the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to the ecological significance of this inland preserve. Historically, the region has drawn sustenance from the land, with a quiet economy that has long favored ranching and, more recently, the steady stream of travelers drawn to the stark grandeur of Big Bend National Park. The nearby Sawmill Canyon holds echoes of past endeavors, a testament to human resilience in this challenging environment. While the Chimneys Trail offers a more strenuous engagement with the landscape, the everyday pulse of Study Butte is one of quiet perseverance, a place where life unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a unique blend of natural wonder and human habitation.

About This Study Butte Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Study Butte, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.318253, -103.530739. 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 Study Butte and Brewster County.

Detailed location data for Study Butte includes the ZIP code (79852), telephone area code (915), county seat of Brewster County (Alpine), and school district assignment (Terlingua Common 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 Study Butte is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.