Glen Rose Texas Map

About Glen Rose, Texas

Glen Rose is a locality in Somervell County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,659. The population density is 262.7 people per km². Glen Rose is located at 32.2467°N, 97.7440°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Glen Rose is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 76043.

Glen Rose emerges from the limestone bedrock of the North Texas plains, defined by the steady, shallow currents of the Paluxy River as it carves a path through the earth. It lies 14.5 miles south of Granbury, TX (from Granbury, TX: bearing 171°T), and is situated 15.1 miles south-southwest of Acton. The air here holds a particular clarity, turning the golden hour into a deep, amber glow that illuminates the rugged textures of the surrounding woodland and the low, scrubby hills that define the horizon. Visitors often wander toward the Dinosaur Valley State Park Trail to witness the ancient impressions left in the riverbed, while those seeking a quieter respite find a local stillness at Oakdale Park. To the west, the distant, hazy silhouette of Devils Backbone provides a constant, anchored boundary, reminding inhabitants that they reside firmly in an inland landscape far removed from the tides of the world.

History in Glen Rose is written in the very sediment of the ground, where the echoes of a prehistoric age intersect with the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the value of the valley’s abundant water and stone. The economy, once tethered strictly to the rhythms of agriculture and the small-scale commerce of the frontier, has matured into a balance of tourism and regional service, sustained by the steady flow of the Paluxy River. Life moves with an observant, deliberate pace, whether one is passing by the quiet expanse of Glen Lake or navigating the uneven terrain toward the depths of Wildcat Hollow. The character of Glen Rose remains rooted in this interplay between the ancient, fossilized past and the practical demands of the present, creating a place where the weight of geological time feels as tangible as the daily work of its people.

About This Glen Rose Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glen Rose, Texas. Coordinates: 32.246708, -97.74404. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Glen Rose includes the ZIP code (76043), telephone area code (817, 682), county seat of Somervell County (Glen Rose), and school district assignment (Glen Rose Independent School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.