Cameron Texas Map

About Cameron, Texas

Cameron is a locality in Milam County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,416. The population density is 396.9 people per km². Cameron is located at 30.8532°N, 96.9769°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76520.

Cameron lies a quiet sentinel on the rolling terrain of Central Texas, where the land begins its gentle incline towards the Brazos River watershed. It lies 27.5 miles south-east of Temple, TX (from Temple, TX: bearing 128°T), and is situated 13.7 miles north of Rockdale. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the faint sweetness of cotton fields ripening under a vast, indifferent sky. Oak trees, their limbs gnarled like the hands of ancient farmers, punctuate the landscape, offering pockets of shade against the persistent Texas sun. The character of Cameron is etched into the weathered facades of its downtown buildings and the slow, deliberate pace of its residents, a testament to a life lived in harmony with the seasons and the soil. The history of Cameron is deeply entwined with the fertile lands and the promise of agriculture, particularly cotton, which once fueled its economy and attracted settlers seeking fortune. The town's founding, like many in this region, was a response to the need for a central hub for surrounding farms, a place to trade goods and gather for community. Though the landscape has seen its share of changes, the echoes of its agricultural past persist, influencing the local character and the enduring connection to the land. A discerning eye might notice the subtle shift in light as dusk descends, painting the sky in hues of lavender and rose, a daily spectacle that has witnessed generations of life unfold in Cameron.

About This Cameron Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cameron, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.853245, -96.97693. 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 Cameron and Milam County.

Detailed location data for Cameron includes the ZIP code (76520), telephone area code (254), county seat of Milam County (Cameron), and school district assignment (Cameron 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 Cameron is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.