Burlington Texas Map

About Burlington, Texas

Burlington is a locality in Milam County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 58. The population density is 5.2 people per km². Burlington is located at 31.0152°N, 96.9967°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76519.

Burlington unfolds across gently rolling terrain, a landscape sculpted by the persistent Texas sun and the whispers of wind through sparse mesquite. It lies 21.3 miles east-south-east of Temple, TX (from Temple, TX: bearing 106°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south-south-west of Rosebud. The land here is a study in subtle resilience, where hardy grasses cling to rust-colored soil and the occasional live oak offers a stoic silhouette against the vast, often cerulean sky. Evenings often bring a remarkable clarity to the air, allowing distant farm lights to gleam like scattered embers and the moon to cast long, sharp shadows that define the contours of fields and fencerows. The character of Burlington is one of quiet endurance, a place where the natural world dictates a measured pace, and the horizon stretches out, a constant invitation to look further. The story of Burlington is intrinsically tied to the fertile Blackland Prairies, an area historically shaped by agriculture and the steady expansion of Texas. Early settlers were drawn by the promise of rich soil, and while cotton once reigned supreme, the local economy has diversified, with ranching and a smattering of small businesses now forming its backbone. The community retains a sense of its agricultural roots, evident in the enduring presence of grain elevators and the occasional rumble of a tractor on a nearby county road. While no grand monuments mark its history, the enduring spirit of Burlington lies in its unpretentious existence, a testament to the generations who have made their lives on this stretch of Texas land, finding beauty in the broad skies and the quiet strength of the earth.

About This Burlington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burlington, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.015184, -96.996655. 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 Burlington and Milam County.

Detailed location data for Burlington includes the ZIP code (76519), telephone area code (254), county seat of Milam County (Cameron), and school district assignment (Rosebud-Lott 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 Burlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.