McDade Texas Map

About McDade, Texas

McDade is a locality in Bastrop County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,070. The population density is 130.3 people per km². McDade is located at 30.2838°N, 97.2378°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78650.

McDade unfurls across Bastrop County like a sun-baked quilt, its edges softened by the rolling terrain of Central Texas. It lies 25.2 miles east-south-east of Pflugerville, TX (from Pflugerville, TX: bearing 115°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east-south-east of Elgin. Here, the land wears a cloak of Post Oak savanna, dotted with the stoic presence of cedar and the occasional splash of vibrant wildflower in season. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy perfume, a distillation of sun-warmed pine needles and the faint sweetness of unseen blossoms. Roads, often unpaved, meander with a gentle disregard for straight lines, tracing the contours of the land as if guided by an ancient, unhurried hand. The sky above, vast and capable of dramatic shifts, presides over this quiet expanse, offering a stage for the slow, deliberate ballet of clouds and the incandescent glow of sunset. The history of McDade is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they have worked. Originally settled by those drawn to the fertile soil and the abundance of timber, its economy has long been tied to agriculture, with cattle ranching and crop cultivation shaping its character. One can still feel the echoes of this past in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of the farmsteads that punctuate the landscape. While the pace of life in McDade remains refreshingly unhurried, a subtle undercurrent of connection to the wider world exists, a quiet hum beneath the surface of its rural tranquility. The local character is one of resilience and a deep, unspoken understanding of the land's rhythms.

About This McDade Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McDade, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.283823, -97.237769. 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 McDade and Bastrop County.

Detailed location data for McDade includes the ZIP code (78650), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Bastrop County (Bastrop), and school district assignment (McDade 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 McDade is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.