Groesbeck Texas Map

About Groesbeck, Texas

Groesbeck is a locality in Limestone County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,914. The population density is 323.1 people per km². Groesbeck is located at 31.5243°N, 96.5339°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76642.

Groesbeck rises from the rolling hills of Central Texas, a place where the land breathes in broad, sun-drenched strokes. It lies 36.1 miles east of Waco, TX (from Waco, TX: bearing 93°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-north-east of Thornton. The landscape here is a study in subtle textures: the soft, dusty green of summer pastures giving way to the deeper, richer hues of oak and cedar scattered across the terrain. Creeks, often mere whispers of water in drier months, carve meandering paths through the soil, their banks fringed with tenacious wildflowers that blaze with color after the rains. The air itself carries a particular quality, a warmth tinged with the scent of dry grass and the distant, earthy aroma of cattle, a constant hum beneath the wide, unblinking sky. The history of Groesbeck is deeply entwined with the fertile earth and the flow of commerce. Originally settled by those drawn to the rich soil for agriculture, the town's economy has long relied on the bounty of the land, from cotton fields that once shimmered white under the Texas sun to the cattle ranches that still dot the surrounding countryside. The arrival of the railroad brought a surge of growth, transforming Groesbeck into a vital hub for shipping goods and connecting this inland community to broader markets. Even now, a quiet resilience pervades, a sense that the rhythm of life here is still dictated by the seasons and the enduring strength of its agricultural roots, a testament to the generations who have shaped this corner of Limestone County.

About This Groesbeck Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Groesbeck, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.524338, -96.533869. 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 Groesbeck and Limestone County.

Detailed location data for Groesbeck includes the ZIP code (76642), telephone area code (325), county seat of Limestone County (Groesbeck), and school district assignment (Groesbeck 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 Groesbeck is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.