Mound Texas Map

About Mound, Texas

Mound is a locality in Coryell County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 57. The population density is 76.6 people per km². Mound is located at 31.3518°N, 97.6375°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76528.

Mound unfolds across the rolling terrain of Central Texas, a landscape sculpted by the slow, persistent work of wind and water. It lies 16.5 miles north-north-east of Fort Hood, TX (from Fort Hood, TX: bearing 27°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-east of Gatesville. The land here breathes a quiet resilience, its gentle slopes giving way to the broader, sun-drenched expanses of the Blackland Prairie. Oak trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, punctuate the fields, offering dappled shade against the vast, ever-present sky. The air, especially in the languid hours of late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and wild grasses, a primal perfume that speaks of an enduring connection to the soil. The story of Mound is etched not in grand monuments, but in the practical perseverance of its people and the fertile ground they have worked for generations. This is a place where the rhythm of agricultural life has long dictated the pulse of the community, with cotton and cattle once forming the bedrock of its economy. While that era has softened into memory, the spirit of self-sufficiency and a deep respect for the land remain. The Brazos River, a ribbon of life that has witnessed the passing of time, flows not far from Mound, its presence a constant, murmuring reminder of the region's enduring vitality and the simple, profound beauty of its natural heritage.

About This Mound Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mound, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.351835, -97.637518. 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 Mound and Coryell County.

Detailed location data for Mound includes the ZIP code (76528), telephone area code (254), county seat of Coryell County (Gatesville), and school district assignment (Gatesville 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 Mound is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.