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Amargosa.

Its Census reference point is in Texas-Tamaulipan Thornscrub, within Southern Texas Plains. Owl Ranch lies about 0.9 miles east of Amargosa by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Amargosa, Texas · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Amargosa, Texas from above

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THE SETTINGTexas-Tamaulipan Thornscrub
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYJim Wells County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Amargosa on the map

THE AMARGOSA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Texas-Tamaulipan Thornscrub setting.

Amargosa CDP has 1.34 square miles of land in Jim Wells County. Its Census reference point is in Texas-Tamaulipan Thornscrub, within Southern Texas Plains.

Rolling to dissected plains support the thorny brush landscape associated with South Texas. Mesquite and other shrubs are prominent within this warm transition between grassland and desert regions.

Regional context: Southern Texas Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Amargosa and Jim Wells County

Amargosa is associated with Jim Wells County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Jim Wells County

Amargosa by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Amargosa, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points lower than the 0.4% recorded for Jim Wells County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Amargosa CDP has 1.8 times the land area of nearby Owl Ranch CDP (0.74 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Amargosa land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Amargosa’s place name from its government

Amargosa is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Amargosa address as city approval. Jim Wells County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Texas-Tamaulipan Thornscrub setting

Texas-Tamaulipan Thornscrub belongs to Southern Texas Plains. What do the tract map and existing records show about brush cover, open areas, water points and road access?

03

Check the route, beyond Owl Ranch

Owl Ranch is 0.9 miles east of the Amargosa reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Amargosa resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON AMARGOSA

USGS National Map

Begin at 27.8929° N, 98.1089° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Amargosa ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Jim Wells

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Jim Wells ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Amargosa data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Texas-Tamaulipan Thornscrub

Explore the agency mapping behind the Southern Texas Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Texas landowner resources

TWDB data, apps, and maps

Official Texas groundwater, water-supply, and flood-related mapping resources.

TWDB groundwater viewer

State groundwater records and mapped aquifer, well, and management-area context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Amargosa.

Owl Ranch lies about 0.9 miles east of Amargosa by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Amargosa in context

NSEWOwl Ranch · 0.9 miles1Alfred · 8 miles2South La Paloma · 8.6 miles3Westdale · 8.6 miles4Alice · 9.8 miles5Loma Linda East · 10.2 miles6OUTER RING: 10.2 MILES
  1. 1
    Owl Ranch0.9 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Alfred8 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    South La Paloma8.6 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Westdale8.6 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Alice9.8 mi · city
  6. 6
    Loma Linda East10.2 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Texas; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Amargosa
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Amargosa?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Jim Wells County. Amargosa’s 1.34 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Amargosa property in Texas-Tamaulipan Thornscrub?+

No. Texas-Tamaulipan Thornscrub is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Amargosa boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Owl Ranch as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 0.9 miles east of Amargosa’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Amargosa?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Amargosa.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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